Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,745
82nd percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Los Angeles Trade Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Los Angeles Trade Technical College graduates earn $51k, placing them in the 82th percentile of all electrical and power transmission installers certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (50 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Los Angeles Trade Technical College$50,745$65,500
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario$43,388$12,7270.29
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield$43,388$12,7270.29
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia$43,388$12,7270.29
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center$43,388$12,7270.29
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto$43,388$12,7270.29
National Median$38,716$9,5000.25

Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Ontario
$43,388$12,727
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield
$43,388$12,727
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Visalia
$43,388$12,727
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Fresno
$43,388$12,727
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Salida
$43,388$12,727

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Los Angeles Trade Technical College, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.