Electrical Repair Technology at Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

enrolling 5,906 students in Buffalo, NY.

Program Analysis

At $39,218/yr, Electrical Repair Technology graduates from Erie Community College land near the $39,714 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 33.6x 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 20% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Electrical Repair Technology are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

Ranked #22 out of 54 programs, Erie Community College's Electrical Repair Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 69 registered apprenticeships mapped to Electrical Repair Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

52 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
52
Low End
52
Score
53
High End
Earnings $39,218/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market Large (79,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$410K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
33.6x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 13
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)
$12,200
Out-of-state: $22,600

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical Repair Technology 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 and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment $71,300 -0.8% 69%
Telecommunications line installers and repairers $70,500 -3.1% 97%
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
$100,940
+5.5% growth 66% AI-proof
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment
$71,300
-0.8% growth 69% AI-proof
Telecommunications line installers and repairers
$70,500
-3.1% growth 97% AI-proof

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Electrical Repair Technology Career Guide

Electrical Repair Technology 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 Repair Technology at Erie Community College?
A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Electrical Repair Technology field.
How AI-proof is a career in Electrical Repair Technology?
For Erie Community College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Electrical Repair Technology rated "AI-Proof" — 80% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical Repair Technology?
Beyond Erie Community College's classroom route, 69 registered apprenticeships map to Electrical Repair Technology careers — including Air Conditioning Installer Window. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Electrical Repair Technology from Erie Community College?
At 79,900 annual openings, Electrical Repair Technology has a large employment base. Erie 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 →