Electrical Installation at InterCoast Colleges-Riverside

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

with a smaller student body of 63 in Riverside, CA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,101 track close to the $43,305 national median for Electrical Installation programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 12% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Electrical Installation involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $11,469 in median debt against $40,101 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #125 ranking among 214 Electrical Installation programs places InterCoast Colleges-Riverside in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $40,101 to $46,523 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

The 31 apprenticeship pathways connected to Electrical Installation reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

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

Explore what Electrical Installation graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 214 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical Installation at InterCoast Colleges-Riverside?
This program scores 61/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electrical Installation programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Is Electrical Installation from InterCoast Colleges-Riverside a future-proof career choice?
Highly resilient. Electrical Installation careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. InterCoast Colleges-Riverside graduates retain 7 of 7 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
How affordable is Electrical Installation at InterCoast Colleges-Riverside?
At $11,469 in median debt, Electrical Installation graduates from InterCoast Colleges-Riverside carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical Installation?
Beyond InterCoast Colleges-Riverside's classroom route, 31 registered apprenticeships map to Electrical Installation careers — including Cable Installer-Repairer (Alternate Title: Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Electrical Installation from InterCoast Colleges-Riverside?
At 230,700 annual openings, Electrical Installation has a very large employment base. InterCoast Colleges-Riverside 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 →