Electrical Repair Technology at Fortis Institute-Wayne

Wayne, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

a smaller institution with 404 students in Wayne, NJ.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,287/yr, roughly in line with the $39,714 national median for Electrical Repair Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

AI risk is moderate — 20% task exposure — and the 29% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Electrical Repair Technology graduates.

With first-year pay of $34,287 far exceeding the $8,851 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #32 out of 54 programs, Fortis Institute-Wayne's financial outcomes for Electrical Repair Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,287 to $47,093 shows 37% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 69 registered apprenticeships mapped to Electrical Repair Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
49
Score
50
High End
Earnings $34,287/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market Large (79,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$503K
8.3% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
13 of 13
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$8,851
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,093
37% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical Repair Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay $100,940 +5.5% 66%
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment $71,300 -0.8% 69%
Telecommunications line installers and repairers $70,500 -3.1% 97%
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
$100,940
+5.5% growth 66% AI-proof
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment
$71,300
-0.8% growth 69% AI-proof
Telecommunications line installers and repairers
$70,500
-3.1% growth 97% AI-proof

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Electrical Repair Technology Career Guide

What can you do with a Electrical Repair Technology credential from Fortis Institute-Wayne? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Repair Technology at Fortis Institute-Wayne?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Electrical Repair Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Electrical Repair Technology jobs?
Electrical Repair Technology rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 20% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
What's the typical debt for Electrical Repair Technology graduates from Fortis Institute-Wayne?
Median debt of just $8,851 against $34,287/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.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Electrical Repair Technology graduates?
Beyond Fortis Institute-Wayne's classroom route, 69 registered apprenticeships map to Electrical Repair Technology careers — including Air Conditioning Installer Window. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Electrical Repair Technology graduates?
The career paths mapped to Electrical Repair Technology have roughly 79,900 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →