Electrical Installation at Danville Community College

Danville, VA · Public · Certificate · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

with a smaller student body of 1,371 in Danville, VA.

Program Analysis

At $62,468 per year, Electrical Installation graduates from Danville Community College significantly outpace the $43,305 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 134.8x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Electrical Installation involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

At #22 of 214 programs, this Electrical Installation program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The 31 apprenticeship pathways connected to Electrical Installation reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

82 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
80
Low End
82
Score
83
High End
Earnings $62,468/yr (44% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$654K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
134.8x
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)
$4,848
Out-of-state: $10,851

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 82/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical Installation at Danville Community College?
This program scores 82/100 — 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 safe is Electrical Installation from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Electrical Installation work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Danville Community College's score of 82/100 reflects this durability.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Electrical Installation graduates?
Beyond Danville Community 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.
Is there demand for Electrical Installation workers?
At 230,700 annual openings, Electrical Installation has a very large employment base. Danville Community College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →