Electrical Installation at Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL · Public · Certificate · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

enrolling 19,998 students in Tampa, FL.

Program Analysis

Hillsborough Community College Electrical Installation graduates command $54,584/yr out of the gate, well above the $43,305 national median. That 26% premium suggests the program's industry reputation carries real labor-market weight.

With a 227.9x 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 #13 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.

83 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
80
Low End
83
Score
83
High End
Earnings $54,584/yr (26% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$571K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
227.9x
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)
$2,506
Out-of-state: $9,111

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

See the full career breakdown for Electrical Installation — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Hillsborough Community College and 213 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Installation at Hillsborough Community College?
At 83/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Will AI replace Electrical Installation jobs?
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.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical Installation?
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 Hillsborough Community College.
How many job openings are there for Electrical Installation graduates?
Job availability for Electrical Installation is strong — 230,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Hillsborough Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in FL may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →