Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Perry Technical Institute

Perry Technical Institute's electrical program delivers exceptional national outcomes but sits in the middle of Washington's competitive landscape. While graduates earn dramatically more than the $38,716 national median—placing this program in the 95th percentile nationally—they're earning slightly below Washington's state median of $62,192. In a state where electrician training is universally strong, Perry ranks 40th percentile among just seven programs.

The debt picture, however, tells a more complicated story. At $18,483, students here borrow nearly double what peers pay at other Washington schools (state median: $11,933), though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32 remains manageable. This is noticeably higher than you'd typically see for trade programs, where debt under $12,000 is common. The strong earnings growth—from $57,462 to $80,858 over four years—helps justify the premium, but families should compare closely with Spokane Community College, where graduates earn $66,921 with likely lower debt.

The bottom line: This is a high-performing program by national standards that gets students into well-paying careers quickly. But within Washington, where electrician training is excellent across the board, families are paying a premium without getting premium results. If in-state tuition or proximity to Yakima matters, Perry delivers solid value. Otherwise, exploring other Washington programs could mean similar career outcomes with less debt.