Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$35,212

Est. from FL median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$7,625

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

The estimated debt load here—around $7,625—sits comfortably below what most Florida peers charge for this training, which typically averages $9,000. When paired with first-year earnings that similar Florida programs suggest will land near $35,200, you're looking at a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, meaning graduates would need roughly three months of gross income to cover what they borrowed. That's manageable math for a technical credential.

What's harder to gauge is where Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater sits in Florida's competitive landscape. The state's top electrical/electronics programs show a $16,000 spread in outcomes—Futura Career Institute graduates earn nearly $42,000 while Installer Institute grads start closer to $25,000. Without actual data from this specific school, you're essentially betting on the middle of that range, which the state median suggests is reasonable but not guaranteed.

The lower estimated debt gives you some cushion if earnings come in below expectations, but you're still investing in a program whose actual outcomes remain unclear. If your child is committed to electrical maintenance work and this school offers strong lab facilities and employer connections in the Tampa Bay area, the financial risk appears modest. Just recognize you're making this choice with peer program data rather than verified results from Pinellas Technical College itself.

Where Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (27 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Pinellas Technical College-ClearwaterClearwater	—	$35,212*	—	$7,625*	—
Futura Career InstituteHialeah	—	$41,975*	—	—*	—
South Florida Institute of TechnologyMiami	—	$35,781*	$38,351	$9,350*	0.26
CBT Technology Institute-Main CampusMiami	$13,150	$34,643*	$42,430	$8,650*	0.25
Installer InstituteHolly Hill	—	$25,329*	—	—*	—
National Median	—	$34,287*	—	$8,709*	0.25

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology graduates

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

$64,310/yrJobs growth:

Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

$51,180/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Home Appliance Repairers

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

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 Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, approximately 19% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.