Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Mohave Community College

A debt load around $7,400 for a technical certificate is manageable territory, particularly when earnings projections based on national peer programs suggest first-year income near $38,700. That ratio—debt representing just 19% of first-year earnings—indicates the credential could pay for itself relatively quickly, though it's worth noting these figures come from comparable programs nationwide rather than tracked outcomes from Mohave specifically.

Arizona's electrical installation field shows some variation, with the one program in the state reporting actual data (Refrigeration School Inc) showing graduates earning about $35,000. National programs tend to cluster in a similar range, with top-performing schools pushing graduates toward $47,000. The technical skills taught in these programs—working with high-voltage systems, understanding electrical codes—translate fairly directly to job market demand, which helps explain why debt burdens across these programs stay relatively modest.

For a parent weighing this investment, the math works if your student is committed to the trade. The estimated debt is low enough that even if actual outcomes fall somewhat short of projections, the financial burden shouldn't become overwhelming. The bigger question is whether your student has the aptitude for detailed electrical work and the willingness to handle the physical demands of installation jobs—factors that matter more than a few thousand dollars' difference in the earnings estimate.