Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology at Schoolcraft Community College District

Michigan's technical trades are experiencing strong demand, and while we can't see actual outcomes from Schoolcraft's program specifically, looking at similar electrical maintenance programs nationally suggests relatively modest earnings of around $45,000 in the first year. That's workable income for a two-year degree, though it sits at the national median rather than the upper end where some technical programs land. The estimated $12,000 debt load appears manageable—resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26, well below concerning thresholds.

The challenge here is that with no reported data from Michigan's nine electrical programs, you're navigating without a clear picture of how local market conditions affect outcomes. National figures tell us this field exists and graduates find work, but Michigan's manufacturing footprint and union presence could mean significantly different trajectories than what typical programs produce elsewhere. The 27% Pell rate suggests Schoolcraft serves a mix of students, not predominantly low-income, which may indicate broader community support for the program.

Given the estimates, this looks like a reasonable financial bet if your child has genuine interest in hands-on electrical work—the debt won't be crushing, and skilled trades remain persistently in demand. However, before committing, contact Schoolcraft's career services directly to ask about actual job placement rates and starting wages for their recent graduates, information they should have even if federal reporting doesn't capture it.