Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academy

The median earnings for electrical installation programs in Ohio sit around $48,000 in the first year—a respectable starting point for certificate holders. But here's what matters for this specific program: neither the earnings nor the debt figures represent actual outcomes from Ohio Business College-Dayton graduates. Both are estimates drawn from peer programs because too few students completed this program to generate reliable data. That small cohort size itself tells a story about program scale and potential employer recognition.

The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.23 looks manageable on paper, suggesting roughly $11,000 in borrowing against $48,000 in projected earnings. However, compare that debt estimate to what other Ohio programs in this field actually report—a median of just $5,916. If this program's true debt load aligns with similar certificate programs nationally rather than Ohio's lower-cost options, you're potentially paying nearly double what in-state competitors charge. Meanwhile, the top-performing Ohio programs in this field produce graduates earning $55,000 to $70,000, suggesting stronger industry connections or training quality.

The real question is whether a program with such limited graduate data can deliver the employer relationships and hands-on training that drive strong outcomes in the skilled trades. Without actual placement numbers or earnings data specific to this school, you're essentially hoping it performs like the state average while potentially paying above-average tuition. Ohio offers 18 programs in this field—several with proven track records and lower costs.