Electrical Installation at Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Certificate · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

serving 9,305 students in Pittsburgh, PA.

Program Analysis

At $151,803 per year, Electrical Installation 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 Installation 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 Installation. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

With 31 registered apprenticeships mapped to Electrical Installation, 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 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Electrical Installation careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering skilled trades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 87/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical Installation at Community College of Allegheny County?
This program scores 87/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Electrical Installation nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
How AI-proof is a career in Electrical Installation?
Highly resilient. Electrical Installation careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Community College of Allegheny County graduates retain 7 of 7 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Why does Community College of Allegheny County rank so high for Electrical Installation?
Among 214 Electrical Installation programs, Community College of Allegheny County's #2 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Can I learn Electrical Installation through an apprenticeship instead of Community College of Allegheny County?
Yes — 31 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electrical Installation 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 a program at Community College of Allegheny County.
How many job openings are there for Electrical Installation graduates?
With approximately 230,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Electrical Installation offers a very large employment pool. Community College of Allegheny County graduates enter a market shaped by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →