Electrical Installation at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield

Fairfield, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

a compact campus enrolling 139 students in Fairfield, CA.

Program Analysis

At $40,101/yr, Electrical Installation graduates from InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield land near the $43,305 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 12% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

The median debt load of $11,469 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #131 of 214 Electrical Installation programs, InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $46,523 are relatively flat compared to the $40,101 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Electrical Installation offers 31 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
61
Score
62
High End
Earnings $40,101/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$477K
3.8% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$11,469
3.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,523
16% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical Installation 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 power-line installers and repairers $92,560 +6.6% 100%
Signal and track switch repairers $83,600 +1.7% 92%
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
$100,940
+5.5% growth 66% AI-proof
Electrical power-line installers and repairers
$92,560
+6.6% growth 100% AI-proof
Signal and track switch repairers
$83,600
+1.7% growth 92% AI-proof

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Electrical Installation Career Guide

What can you do with a Electrical Installation credential from InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield? 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 Installation at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield?
A score of 61/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield trails the majority of Electrical Installation programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Will AI replace Electrical Installation jobs?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Electrical Installation work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield's score of 61/100 reflects this durability.
How affordable is Electrical Installation at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield?
At $11,469 in median debt, Electrical Installation graduates from InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Can I learn Electrical Installation through an apprenticeship instead of InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield?
Yes — 31 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electrical Installation career paths, including Cable Installer-Repairer (Alternate Title: Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield.
Will Electrical Installation graduates from InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield find jobs?
At 230,700 annual openings, Electrical Installation has a very large employment base. InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →