Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 35 graduates a year
Grand Rapids Community College graduates in electrical and power transmission installers earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Rapids Community College Compares for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
All 152 colleges reporting electrical and power transmission installers earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL | $176,927 | $173,830 | #3 | $142,516 |
| 2 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $174,649 | $177,620 | #1 | $151,803 |
| 3 | Lansing Community College Lansing, MI | $167,092 | $176,179 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | $132,564 | $140,881 | #4 | $70,166 |
| 5 | Alpena Community College Alpena, MI | $126,578 | $133,462 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan, KS | $106,858 | $110,936 | #6 | $50,897 |
| 7 | Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO | $101,933 | $95,327 | #13 | $73,424 |
| 8 | Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon, IA | $96,897 | $101,924 | #9 | $78,118 |
| 9 | Great Basin College Elko, NV | $93,127 | $96,655 | #12 | — |
| 10 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $92,127 | $98,835 | #11 | — |
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| 123 | Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden Hamden, CT | $47,623 | $42,876 | #140 | $39,745 |
| 124 | Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Johnstown, PA | $47,548 | $48,357 | #115 | — |
| 125 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $46,154 | $49,125 | #108 | $36,887 |
| 126 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $45,898 | $48,394 | #114 | $34,972 |
| 127 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $45,622 | $46,398 | #127 | $28,384 |
| 128 | Pennco Tech-Blackwood Blackwood, NJ | $45,476 | $39,914 | #145 | $33,390 |
| 129 | Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $45,204 | $50,753 | #101 | $30,684 |
Other Majors at Grand Rapids Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $76,216 | $70,622 | #2 of 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,559 | $59,278 | #48 of 176 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $51,480 | $45,946 | #523 of 757 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $51,318 | $37,927 | #135 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $46,375 | $34,042 | #224 of 365 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $44,019 | $36,189 | #45 of 54 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,542 | $27,630 | #12 of 68 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $39,288 | $33,914 | #10 of 25 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $36,140 | — | #127 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $32,171 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Rapids Community College electrical and power transmission installers graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,972 one year after graduating and $45,898 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Rapids Community College rank for electrical and power transmission installers?
Among 152 colleges reporting earnings for electrical and power transmission installers graduates, Grand Rapids Community College ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is electrical and power transmission installers at Grand Rapids Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for electrical and power transmission installers ($53,078), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,460.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.