Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

Temecula, CA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree

with a smaller student body of 649 in Temecula, CA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,410/yr, roughly in line with the $43,305 national median for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

With first-year pay of $39,410 far exceeding the $17,710 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #130 ranking among 214 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers programs places San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
57
Low End
61
Score
61
High End
Earnings $39,410/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (78% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (230,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$412K
1.0% 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
$17,710
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers 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

View all 7 career paths with full salary data →

About Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Careers

Your training will put you on a path to becoming a licensed electrician or a specialized power-line installer. As an electrician, you'll work on construction sites or in homes, running conduit, pulling wire, and installing fixtures. If you choose the power transmission route, your 'office' is outdoors, working with a team to maintain the high-voltage lines that power entire communities. After your apprenticeship, you’ll progress to a journeyman, tackling complex projects independently. This is hands-on problem-solving that requires you to be on-site—a skill set that can’t be automated from an office.

Read the full Electrical and Power Transmission Installers career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula's Electrical and Power Transmission Installers program score?
This program scores 61/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electrical and Power Transmission Installers programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
How AI-proof is a career in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers?
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 22% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers?
Yes — 31 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electrical and Power Transmission Installers 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 certificate programs.
Is there demand for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers workers?
The career paths mapped to Electrical and Power Transmission Installers have roughly 230,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →