Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Certificate

serving 9,305 students in Pittsburgh, PA.

Program Analysis

At $151,803 per year, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers graduates from Community College of Allegheny County significantly outpace the $43,305 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 328.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

With only 22% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

A #2 ranking out of 214 programs puts Community College of Allegheny County in the top 1% for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

With 31 registered apprenticeships mapped to Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

87 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
84
Low End
87
Score
88
High End
Earnings $151,803/yr (251% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$1,588K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
328.0x
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)
$4,842
Out-of-state: $12,583

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers 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

View all 7 career paths with full salary data →

About Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Careers

Your training will put you on a path to becoming a licensed electrician or a specialized power-line installer. As an electrician, you'll work on construction sites or in homes, running conduit, pulling wire, and installing fixtures. If you choose the power transmission route, your 'office' is outdoors, working with a team to maintain the high-voltage lines that power entire communities. After your apprenticeship, you’ll progress to a journeyman, tackling complex projects independently. This is hands-on problem-solving that requires you to be on-site—a skill set that can’t be automated from an office.

Read the full Electrical and Power Transmission Installers career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 87/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Community College of Allegheny County?
This program scores 87/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
Will AI replace Electrical and Power Transmission Installers jobs?
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 22% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Why does Community College of Allegheny County rank so high for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers?
Among 214 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers programs, Community College of Allegheny County's #2 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Can I learn Electrical and Power Transmission Installers through an apprenticeship instead?
Yes — 31 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electrical and Power Transmission Installers career paths, including Cable Installer-Repairer (Alternate Title: Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers workers?
With approximately 230,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
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