Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 47.01. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 574 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 372 | 8,172 | $40,159 | $43,027 | $9,193 33 programs |
| Associate's degree | 198 | 1,360 | $53,952 | $63,241 | $17,150 9 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 27 | $28,052 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands College of Montana Tech MT · Public · 62 graduates measured | $64,534 | $98,271 | $2,750 |
| Montana Technological University MT · Public · 62 graduates measured | $64,534 | $98,271 | $2,750 |
| York Technical College SC · Public · 16 graduates measured | $63,852 | $65,555 | Data unavailable |
| Ranken Technical College MO · Private, nonprofit · 48 graduates measured | $62,710 | $72,935 | $13,000 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools OH · Public · 33 graduates measured | $61,323 | Data unavailable | $6,056 |
| Lincoln Land Community College IL · Public · 27 graduates measured | $57,024 | Data unavailable | $5,500 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College · Private, nonprofit · 30 graduates measured | $45,662 | Data unavailable | $9,136 |
| CET-San Jose CA · Private, nonprofit · 186 graduates measured | $44,676 | $52,850 | $8,372 |
| Hunter Business School NY · Private, for-profit · 179 graduates measured | $43,731 | $46,779 | $8,593 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden CT · Private, for-profit · 31 graduates measured | $43,014 | $55,704 | Data unavailable |
| North American Trade Schools MD · Private, for-profit · 66 graduates measured | $41,803 | $40,907 | $10,034 |
| Fortis Institute-Wayne NJ · Private, for-profit · 78 graduates measured | $41,540 | $44,331 | $9,193 |
| Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville NJ · Private, for-profit · 78 graduates measured | $41,540 | $44,331 | $9,193 |
| Porter & Chester Institute CT · Private, for-profit · 35 graduates measured | $41,044 | $44,607 | Data unavailable |
| South Florida Institute of Technology FL · Private, for-profit · 83 graduates measured | $40,716 | $44,894 | $9,500 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community College MA · Public · 17 graduates measured | $126,485 | $136,013 | Data unavailable |
| Western Wyoming Community College WY · Public · 16 graduates measured | $85,961 | $120,646 | Data unavailable |
| Shelton State Community College AL · Public · 23 graduates measured | $84,004 | $74,695 | Data unavailable |
| New River Community College VA · Public · 28 graduates measured | $74,804 | $84,571 | Data unavailable |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology PA · Public · 73 graduates measured | $67,236 | $80,864 | $11,000 |
| Career College of Northern Nevada · Private, for-profit · 22 graduates measured | $66,312 | $61,706 | Data unavailable |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain CT · Private, for-profit · 23 graduates measured | $60,422 | $60,127 | Data unavailable |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown PA · Private, for-profit · 23 graduates measured | $60,422 | $60,127 | Data unavailable |
| Ranken Technical College MO · Private, nonprofit · 110 graduates measured | $59,880 | $77,127 | $12,000 |
| Tri-County Technical College SC · Public · 28 graduates measured | $58,556 | $71,146 | Data unavailable |
| Perry Technical Institute WA · Private, nonprofit · 65 graduates measured | $56,060 | Data unavailable | $16,557 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee GA · Private, for-profit · 30 graduates measured | $52,441 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Reid State Technical College AL · Public · 26 graduates measured | $50,024 | $59,987 | Data unavailable |
| New England Institute of Technology RI · Private, nonprofit · 25 graduates measured | $49,208 | $59,309 | Data unavailable |
| Lakes Region Community College NH · Public · 16 graduates measured | $48,374 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (8)
- 47.0101 Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- 47.0102 Business Machine Repair
- 47.0103 Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- 47.0104 Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- 47.0105 Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- 47.0106 Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- 47.0110 Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician
- 47.0199 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other