Electrical Installation at Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA · Public · Certificate · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

with a smaller student body of 868 in Marshalltown, IA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,768 track close to the $43,305 national median for Electrical Installation programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 86.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Installation programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

At $5,687 in median debt against $43,768 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #56 of 214 Electrical Installation programs, Marshalltown Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Electrical Installation offers 31 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

74 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
74
Score
75
High End
Earnings $43,768/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$458K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
86.3x
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)
$5,304
Out-of-state: $5,808
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,687
1.6 months of Year 1 earnings

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 Marshalltown Community College and 213 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 74/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical Installation at Marshalltown Community College?
At 74/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How AI-proof is a career in Electrical Installation?
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 Marshalltown Community College?
At $5,687 in median debt, Electrical Installation graduates from Marshalltown Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.1x is well below the trade program average.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Electrical Installation program at Marshalltown Community College?
The DOL recognizes 31 apprenticeship pathways related to Electrical Installation. For students weighing Marshalltown Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
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 Marshalltown Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in IA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →