Electrical/Electronics Maintenance at Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC · Public · Associate Degree · Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

a compact campus enrolling 4,960 students in Pendleton, SC.

Program Analysis

At $51,891 per year, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance graduates from Tri-County Technical College significantly outpace the $39,714 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 85.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 20% task exposure — and the 30% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance graduates.

Ranked #7 out of 54 programs, Tri-County Technical College's Electrical/Electronics Maintenance program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $51,891 to $72,019 shows 39% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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

68 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
68
Score
69
High End
Earnings $51,891/yr (31% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market Large (79,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$771K
8.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
86.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,896
Out-of-state: $22,192
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$72,019
39% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance 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

View all 13 career paths with full salary data →

About Electrical/Electronics Maintenance Careers

One day you might be installing a new security system in an office building, running low-voltage wiring through walls and programming the central control panel. The next, you could be on a factory floor, using schematics and a multimeter to troubleshoot a complex piece of industrial machinery that’s shut down a production line. This is critical, hands-on work that can’t be done from a desk or automated by software.

Read the full Electrical/Electronics Maintenance career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance at Tri-County Technical College?
This program scores 68/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance graduates.
Will AI replace Electrical/Electronics Maintenance jobs?
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance 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.
Why does Tri-County Technical College rank so high for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance?
The #7 ranking out of 54 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance?
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance connects to 69 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.
Is there demand for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance workers?
With approximately 79,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance offers a large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →