Electromechanical Instrumentation at Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland, KY · Public · Associate Degree · Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

a compact campus enrolling 1,566 students in Ashland, KY.

Program Analysis

At $50,906/yr, Electromechanical Instrumentation graduates from Ashland Community and Technical College land near the $56,358 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 57.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electromechanical Instrumentation programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electromechanical Instrumentation's career paths, with 34% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $13,530 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #48 of 77 Electromechanical Instrumentation programs, Ashland Community and Technical College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Electromechanical Instrumentation offers 32 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

59 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
57
Low End
59
Score
60
High End
Earnings $50,906/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market Medium (26,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$533K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
57.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,312
Out-of-state: $12,384
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,530
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electromechanical Instrumentation graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180 +0.6% 59%
Electrical and electronics drafters $73,720 -5.6% 43%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180
+0.6% growth 59% AI-proof
Electrical and electronics drafters
$73,720
-5.6% growth 43% AI-proof

View all 7 career paths with full salary data →

About Electromechanical Instrumentation Careers

Your career begins with your hands on the technology that powers our world. One day, you might be in a development lab, using an oscilloscope and soldering iron to help engineers test a new robotics prototype. The next, you could be in a hospital, running diagnostics on an MRI machine to ensure it’s safe and accurate for patient care. The work is a puzzle, requiring you to read schematics, troubleshoot complex systems, and make precise, physical repairs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electromechanical Instrumentation at Ashland Community and Technical College?
At 59/100, the score looks reasonable — but Electromechanical Instrumentation is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How affordable is Electromechanical Instrumentation at Ashland Community and Technical College?
Median debt of just $13,530 against $50,906/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electromechanical Instrumentation?
Electromechanical Instrumentation connects to 32 apprenticeship pathways. These DOL-registered programs combine structured training with paid employment — a strong alternative for students who prefer hands-on learning over classroom instruction.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →