by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 92 U.S. colleges awarded 3,360 degrees and certificates in General Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 59% of graduates. College Factual ranks 55 schools in its 2027 Best General Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing, rising to $45,855 after four years.
A major in General Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair covers Electrical/electronics Equipment Installation And Repair Technology/technician, General. A Program That Generally Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Operate, Maintain, And Repair Electrical And Electronic Equipment. Includes Instruction In Electrical Circuitry, Simple Gearing, Linkages And Lubrication Of Machines And Appliances, And The Use Of Testing Equipment. Examples: [Electric Motor System Technician], [Electric Motor Winder], [Electrical Rewind Mechanic], [Winder Electrician].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair is a widely-pursued major, with 3,360 degrees awarded annually. 92 colleges award general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair degrees, an average of 37 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 944.
By level, the 3,360 awards include 697 certificates, 598 associate degrees and 1,989 master’s degrees.
Women earned 5% of general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair degrees and certificates in the latest year (158 of 3,360). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (1,779) and White (840), and international students earned 12.
College Factual ranks 55 schools in its 2027 Best General Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Schools ranking, including 18 for associate degrees. It also ranks general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair schools within 3 states. In all, 92 colleges offer general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value General Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair credential is the master’s degree: 1,989 of the 3,360 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair call most for Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring and Repairing, and for knowledge of Mechanical, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Deductive Reasoning.
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How long a general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 697 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 598 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,989 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair, at 48.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 48.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 29.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.6% |
| Some college courses | 10.3% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to General Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, with an average median salary of $52,125; the strongest outlook belongs to Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other, at 13.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Service Technician, Handtools Repairer, Buffing and Polishing Wheel Repairer and Tool Repairer.
The occupation related to general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair with the most projected jobs is Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers, at 39,996.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 39,996 | 2.2% |
| Geothermal Technicians | 39,974 | 0.1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 28,851 | 13.1% |
General Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing their program, $45,855 after four years and $41,490 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,701 |
| 4 years | $45,855 |
| 5 years | $41,490 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to general electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair is Geothermal Technicians, with a median salary of $64,661.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Geothermal Technicians | $64,661 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | $52,134 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $39,581 |
General Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair has 6 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 7,431 degrees a year; the largest are Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (3,331), Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician (2,573) and Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other (1,113). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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