Electrical Installation at Northwest Technical College

Bemidji, MN · Public · Certificate · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

a smaller institution with 654 students in Bemidji, MN.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $43,720/yr, roughly in line with the $43,305 national median for Electrical Installation. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 73.2x 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.

A #69 ranking among 214 Electrical Installation programs places Northwest Technical College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The 31 apprenticeship pathways connected to Electrical Installation reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
70
Low End
72
Score
73
High End
Earnings $43,720/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$457K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
73.2x
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
$6,246

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 is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Installation at Northwest Technical College?
At 72/100, 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.
Can I learn Electrical Installation through an apprenticeship instead of Northwest Technical College?
Beyond Northwest Technical College's classroom route, 31 registered apprenticeships map to Electrical Installation careers — including Cable Installer-Repairer (Alternate Title: Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Will Electrical Installation graduates from Northwest Technical College find jobs?
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 →