Electrical Installation at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

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

with a smaller student body of 292 in Fresno, CA.

Program Analysis

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

With only 22% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Electrical Installation are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

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.

At #122 out of 214 programs, San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's financial outcomes for Electrical Installation trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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

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

See the full career breakdown for Electrical Installation — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center and 213 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Installation at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center?
This program scores 61/100 — 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 AI-proof is a career in Electrical Installation?
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.
Can I learn Electrical Installation through an apprenticeship instead of San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center?
The DOL recognizes 31 apprenticeship pathways related to Electrical Installation. For students weighing San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Electrical Installation graduates?
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 →