This program compared with the national picture
| Measure | This program | National median, same field and credential |
|---|---|---|
| Median earnings 1 year after completion | $48,374 | $53,952 |
| Median earnings 4 years after completion | Suppressed for privacy | $63,241 |
| Median federal loan debt (Stafford and Grad PLUS) | Suppressed for privacy | $17,150 Median of programs |
| Estimated monthly payment on median debt (10-year standard) | Data unavailable | |
| Graduates in the most recent year | 9 | 1,360 across 198 programs |
Earnings cohorts: Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Debt cohort: NSLDS pooled AY2022-23, AY2023-24 cohort. Debt covers federal loans only and excludes private loans and Parent PLUS loans. Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, before taxes.
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.
Careers this field prepares students for
From the official CIP to SOC crosswalk. Graduates do not all enter these occupations, and occupation wages describe all workers, not new graduates. Official crosswalk
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications equipment operators, all other | $54,680 | +1.0% |
| Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers | $47,810 | -3.0% |
| Radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers | $63,520 | +1.2% |
| Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers | $63,890 | -3.3% |
| Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers | $56,210 | +4.4% |
| Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment | $74,090 | +0.3% |
| Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay | $103,020 | +9.7% |
| Audiovisual equipment installers and repairers | $52,600 | +4.8% |
| Security and fire alarm systems installers | $60,070 | +6.8% |
| Home appliance repairers | $50,990 | +1.9% |
| Telecommunications line installers and repairers | $74,330 | -3.4% |
| Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other | $49,230 | +2.6% |
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.
Comparable programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community College MA · Public | $126,485 | Data unavailable |
| Western Wyoming Community College WY · Public | $85,961 | Data unavailable |
| Shelton State Community College AL · Public | $84,004 | Data unavailable |
| New River Community College VA · Public | $74,804 | Data unavailable |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology PA · Public | $67,236 | $11,000 |
| Career College of Northern Nevada · Private, for-profit | $66,312 | Data unavailable |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain CT · Private, for-profit | $60,422 | Data unavailable |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown PA · Private, for-profit | $60,422 | Data unavailable |
| Ranken Technical College MO · Private, nonprofit | $59,880 | $12,000 |
| Tri-County Technical College SC · Public | $58,556 | Data unavailable |
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