Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

The earnings numbers tell a surprising story: while Lincoln Tech's electrical program ranks in just the 14th percentile nationally, it sits at the 60th percentile among New Jersey schools—essentially matching the state median. With only three programs in the state, this suggests New Jersey's electrical installer training generally underperforms the national market, where the median graduate earns $44,727 compared to this program's $37,554.

The debt picture offers a silver lining. At $17,013, graduates here borrow more than the national median ($12,748), but the 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable—meaning graduates owe less than half their first-year salary. For a school serving 62% Pell-eligible students, that's a reasonable outcome, particularly in a field where earnings typically grow with experience and licensure.

The real question is whether New Jersey's weaker performance for electrical installers reflects local market conditions or program quality. If your child is committed to staying in-state, this program delivers typical New Jersey results. But if they're willing to look elsewhere, the national data suggests better-earning opportunities exist in other states, where electrical programs commonly produce graduates earning $7,000+ more annually from day one.