Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Associate's Degree) at South Louisiana Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$45,298

Est. from national median (20 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$12,000

Est. from national median (6 programs)

Analysis

A first-year salary around $45,000 for an associate degree in electronics maintenance puts this program squarely in tradesman territory—solid middle-class earnings potential from day one. Based on comparable programs nationally, South Louisiana Community College graduates would enter the workforce with modest debt near $12,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26. That means roughly three months of gross salary to cover educational costs, which is reasonable for a technical credential.

The economics look straightforward: skilled trades work in industrial maintenance and electronics repair typically offers stable employment in Louisiana's petrochemical and manufacturing sectors. Similar programs nationally show graduates earning up to $54,000 at the 75th percentile, suggesting clear upward mobility for strong performers. With nearly half of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a population for whom avoiding excessive debt while gaining marketable skills is paramount.

The caveat here is that these figures come from peer programs rather than tracked outcomes from South Louisiana specifically. However, the pattern holds across technical programs: modest investment, immediate earnings, and skills that travel well across industries. For families weighing a four-year degree against a two-year technical path, this represents the latter's core appeal—your child could be earning and building experience while others are still accumulating tuition bills.

Where South Louisiana Community College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
South Louisiana Community CollegeLafayette	$4,210	$45,298*	—	$12,000*	—
Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston	$5,520	$118,053*	—	—*	—
Shelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa	$5,067	$64,821*	—	—*	—
New River Community CollegeDublin	$4,835	$62,688*	$64,547	$11,562*	0.18
Ranken Technical CollegeSaint Louis	$17,490	$60,662*	$58,282	$14,837*	0.24
Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyLancaster	$9,050	$55,386*	$63,208	$12,000*	0.22
National Median	—	$45,298*	—	$14,907*	0.33

* 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 South Louisiana Community College, approximately 48% 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 national median of 20 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.