Find Trade Colleges
Electrical & Power Installation Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation is offered at 567 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Electrical & Power Installation graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Electrical & Power Installation Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 35,577 students earned theirElectrical & Power Installation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Electrical & Power Installation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 18,011 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,086 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,071 |
Earnings of Electrical & Power Installation Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation of $47,108 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,714 |
| 4 years | $47,108 |
| 5 years | $52,808 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Electrical & Power Installation majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. About 94.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,769 |
| Women | 711 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Electrical & Power Installation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,657 | 56.8% |
| Asian | 218 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,390 | 25.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,384 | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 295 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 321 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 64 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Electrical & Power Installation Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 644 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation. Learn more about the most popular below:
NUC University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 700 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 603 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 573 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 556 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 535 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 527 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 494 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 494 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Apex Technical School is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 455 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 379 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SOWELA Technical Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. This school awarded 378 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Reseda comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. This school awarded 374 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 319 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santiago Canyon College is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 318 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Summit College is a popular choice for Electrical & Power Installation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 313 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. This school awarded 306 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-West Covina comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. This school awarded 297 basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Porter & Chester Institute comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Electrical & Power Installation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Electrical & Power Installation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Electrical & Power Installation Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 30,349 |
| Lineworker | 2,731 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | 2,334 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | 163 |
Explore Electrical & Power Installation by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Electrical & Power Installation that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6,978 |
| Carpenters | 5,356 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 3,471 |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | 2,761 |
| Mason/Masonry | 378 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.