Electrical Installation at Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

A 98% acceptance rate means Dunwoody College of Technology is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 1,417 in Minneapolis, MN.

Program Analysis

Dunwoody College of Technology's Electrical Installation graduates start at $47,888/yr — above the $43,305 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 12.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Installation programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Installation's career paths, with 22% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 22% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $12,000 in median debt clears fast against $47,888 in annual earnings.

Ranked #144 of 214 Electrical Installation programs, Dunwoody College of Technology falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $47,888 to $61,338 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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
55
Low End
59
Score
59
High End
Earnings $47,888/yr (11% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$643K
6.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
12.5x
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
$51,318
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,338
28% growth from Year 1

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

Electrical Installation opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Installation at Dunwoody College of Technology?
This program scores 59/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electrical Installation programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
How safe is Electrical Installation from automation?
Electrical Installation 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.
How affordable is Electrical Installation at Dunwoody College of Technology?
At $12,000 in median debt, Electrical Installation graduates from Dunwoody College of Technology carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Can I learn Electrical Installation through an apprenticeship instead of Dunwoody College of Technology?
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 Dunwoody College of Technology.
How many job openings are there for Electrical Installation graduates?
At 230,700 annual openings, Electrical Installation has a very large employment base. Dunwoody College of Technology 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 →