Electrical Installation at Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland, KY · Public · Certificate · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

a compact campus enrolling 1,566 students in Ashland, KY.

Program Analysis

Ashland Community and Technical College's Electrical Installation graduates start at $27,034/yr, trailing the $43,305 national average by 38%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 60.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Installation programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

Ranked #142 of 214 Electrical Installation programs, Ashland Community and Technical College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Electrical Installation offers 31 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

59 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
59
Score
60
High End
Earnings $27,034/yr (-38% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$283K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
60.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,656
Out-of-state: $6,192

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical Installation graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay $100,940 +5.5% 66%
Electrical power-line installers and repairers $92,560 +6.6% 100%
Signal and track switch repairers $83,600 +1.7% 92%
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
$100,940
+5.5% growth 66% AI-proof
Electrical power-line installers and repairers
$92,560
+6.6% growth 100% AI-proof
Signal and track switch repairers
$83,600
+1.7% growth 92% AI-proof

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Electrical Installation Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Electrical Installation — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Ashland Community and Technical College and 213 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 59/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical Installation at Ashland Community and Technical College?
A score of 59/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Ashland Community and Technical College trails the majority of Electrical Installation programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How safe is Electrical Installation from automation?
For Ashland Community and Technical College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Electrical Installation rated "AI-Proof" — 78% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Is Ashland Community and Technical College a good choice for Electrical Installation despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Ashland Community and Technical College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Electrical Installation through an apprenticeship instead of Ashland Community and Technical College?
Beyond Ashland Community and Technical College's classroom route, 31 registered apprenticeships map to Electrical Installation careers — including Cable Installer-Repairer (Alternate Title: Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Will Electrical Installation graduates from Ashland Community and Technical College find jobs?
The very large job market (230,700 annual openings) works in favor of Electrical Installation graduates. The national outlook is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →