Electrical Installation at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

Salida, CA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

with a smaller student body of 590 in Salida, CA.

Program Analysis

At $39,410/yr, Electrical Installation graduates from San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto land near the $43,305 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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.

The median debt load of $17,710 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #127 of 214 Electrical Installation programs, San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
57
Low End
61
Score
61
High End
Earnings $39,410/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$412K
1.0% 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
$17,710
5.4 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

Electrical Installation 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 does a 61/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Electrical Installation at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto?
At 61/100, the score looks reasonable — but Electrical Installation is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Will AI replace Electrical Installation jobs?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Electrical Installation work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto's score of 61/100 reflects this durability.
Can I learn Electrical Installation through an apprenticeship instead of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto?
Beyond San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto'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 San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto find jobs?
At 230,700 annual openings, Electrical Installation has a very large employment base. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
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