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Electrical & Power Installation at Virginia Highlands Community College
If you plan to study Electrical & Power Installation, take a look at what Virginia Highlands Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Highlands Community College is located in Abingdon, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 59 electrical & power installation degrees were awarded at Virginia Highlands Community College.
Online Class Availability at Virginia Highlands Community College
Distance learning is available at Virginia Highlands Community College. Of 2,082 students, 529 (25%) studied exclusively online and 829 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Virginia Highlands Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Virginia Highlands Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (59).
Electrical & Power Installation Associate’s Program at Virginia Highlands Community College
Among the 15 associate’s electrical & power installation degrees awarded at Virginia Highlands Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Highlands Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Highlands Community College, below 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 Virginia Highlands Community College
The Electrical & Power Installation program at Virginia Highlands Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 59 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates
Students who finish Electrical & Power Installation program at Virginia Highlands Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Electrical & Power Installation majors, 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.