Electrical Installation at Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, NC · Public · Certificate · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

a smaller institution with 1,422 students in Rocky Mount, NC.

Program Analysis

At $52,474 per year, Electrical Installation graduates from Nash Community College earn slightly above the $43,305 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 227.3x 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.

AI risk is moderate — 22% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Electrical Installation graduates.

A #20 ranking out of 214 Electrical Installation programs nationally puts Nash Community College in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $52,474 to $63,808 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 31 registered apprenticeships mapped to Electrical Installation, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

82 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
79
Low End
82
Score
83
High End
Earnings $52,474/yr (21% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$660K
5.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
229.0x
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)
$2,883
Out-of-state: $8,883
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,808
22% 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

What can you do with a Electrical Installation credential from Nash Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Installation at Nash 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?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 22% of Electrical Installation tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 7 of 7 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
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 Nash Community College.
Will Electrical Installation graduates from Nash Community College find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Electrical Installation have roughly 230,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →