Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,727
50th percentile (40th in MN)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwest Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwest Technical College graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all electrical and power transmission installers associates programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwest Technical College$44,727
Dakota County Technical College$53,566$54,519$12,9470.24
Dunwoody College of Technology$47,888$61,041$14,9660.31
Minnesota West Community and Technical College$47,723$68,336$12,0000.25
National Median$44,727$12,7480.29

Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
$6,419$53,566$12,947
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
$25,659$47,888$14,966
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls
$6,484$47,723$12,000

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 Northwest Technical College, approximately 33% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.