Electromechanical Technology at Perry Technical Institute

Yakima, WA · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

a compact campus enrolling 973 students in Yakima, WA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $75,843 put Perry Technical Institute's Electromechanical Technology program 35% above the national median of $56,358 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 25% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Electromechanical Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $75,843 far exceeding the $16,830 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #57 ranking among 77 Electromechanical Technology programs places Perry Technical Institute in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 32% earnings increase from $75,843 to $100,261 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 32 apprenticeship pathways connected to Electromechanical Technology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
57
Score
58
High End
Earnings $75,843/yr (35% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market Medium (26,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$1,059K
7.2% 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
$16,830
2.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$100,261
32% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electromechanical Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180 +0.6% 59%
Electrical and electronics drafters $73,720 -5.6% 43%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180
+0.6% growth 59% AI-proof
Electrical and electronics drafters
$73,720
-5.6% growth 43% AI-proof

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Electromechanical Technology Career Guide

Electromechanical Technology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electromechanical Technology at Perry Technical Institute?
A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Perry Technical Institute trails the majority of Electromechanical Technology programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How affordable is Electromechanical Technology at Perry Technical Institute?
Median debt of just $16,830 against $75,843/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Electromechanical Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Perry Technical Institute?
Yes — 32 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electromechanical Technology career paths, including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Perry Technical Institute.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →