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Electrical & Power Installation at Alpena Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical & Power Installation, you may want to check out the program at Alpena Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alpena Community College is located in Alpena, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 107 electrical & power installation graduations were recorded at Alpena Community College.
Studying Online at Alpena Community College
Many students take online classes at Alpena Community College. Of 1,581 students, 303 (19%) studied exclusively online and 448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical & Power Installation Rankings at Alpena Community College
Rankings can help you compare Alpena Community College’s Electrical & Power Installation program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 367 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 368 |
Earnings for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates from Alpena Community College
Students who complete Alpena Community College’s Electrical & Power Installation program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,554 |
| 2 years | $45,843 |
| 3 years | $59,727 |
| 4 years | $77,036 |
| 5 years | $89,430 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical & Power Installation graduates from Alpena Community College earn a median of $77,036, compared with $61,477 for all Alpena Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Electrical & Power Installation graduates from Alpena Community College is $6,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Alpena Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Alpena Community College are 2% women (2) and 98% men (105).
Electrical & Power Installation Associate’s Program at Alpena Community College
Among the 44 associate’s electrical & power installation degrees awarded at Alpena Community College, 2% were women (1) and 98% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Alpena Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Alpena Community College, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electrical & Power Installation Concentrations at Alpena Community College
The Electrical & Power Installation program at Alpena Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 8 |
| Lineworker | 99 |
Top-Paying Careers for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates
Students who finish Electrical & Power Installation program at Alpena Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Electrical & Power Installation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $88,342 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $59,882 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
| Electricians | $57,376 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $53,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.