Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at St Cloud Technical and Community College

Based on comparable electrical programs in Minnesota, this associate's degree appears to follow the state's favorable pattern for the trades. The estimated $47,806 first-year earnings align with Minnesota's median for these programs, which notably runs above the national figure of $44,727. With estimated debt around $12,000, graduates would face a manageable 0.25 debt-to-earnings ratio—meaning roughly three months of gross income would cover the total borrowing.

What's encouraging is how Minnesota's electrical programs cluster together in performance. The top-earning program in the state (Dakota County Technical College at $53,566) is only about $6,000 ahead of this estimate, suggesting the field offers relatively consistent outcomes regardless of which community college you attend. The skilled trades tend to reward training and licensure more than institutional prestige, which works in favor of students choosing based on location and program availability.

The caveat: these figures are derived from peer programs since St Cloud Technical's specific graduate cohort was too small to report. That limitation matters less here than it might elsewhere—electrical work is heavily regulated and credentialed, creating more standardized career paths than many fields. For families seeking a practical, debt-conscious route into a stable trade, this program fits the profile, though connecting with recent graduates directly would help confirm the school's particular training quality and local employer relationships.