Electrical Installation at New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

a compact campus enrolling 623 students in New Castle, PA.

Program Analysis

At $36,826/yr, Electrical Installation graduates from New Castle School of Trades land near the $43,305 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

AI risk is moderate — 22% task exposure — and the 30% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Electrical Installation graduates.

The median debt load of $11,939 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #146 out of 214 programs, New Castle School of Trades's financial outcomes for Electrical Installation trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,826 to $51,196 shows 39% 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.

59 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
59
Score
60
High End
Earnings $36,826/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$549K
8.6% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$11,939
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,196
39% 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

Explore what Electrical Installation graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 214 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 59/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical Installation at New Castle School of Trades?
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.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical Installation?
There are 31 registered apprenticeships connected to Electrical Installation occupations, such as Cable Installer-Repairer (Alternate Title: Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer) and Cable Splicer. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
Is there demand for Electrical Installation workers?
The very large job market (230,700 annual openings) works in favor of Electrical Installation graduates. The national outlook is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →