by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 60 U.S. colleges awarded 2,336 degrees and certificates in General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 42% of graduates. College Factual ranks 45 schools in its 2027 Best General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,795 one year after completing, rising to $57,171 after four years.
Studying General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer covers Electrical And Power Transmission Installation/installer, General. A Program That Generally Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Install Indoor And Outdoor Residential, Commercial, And Industrial Electrical Systems, And Associated Power Transmission Lines. Includes Instruction In Electricity, Safety Procedures, Wiring, Insulation And Grounding, Schematic Blueprint Interpretation, Equipment Operation And Maintenance, And Applicable Codes And Standards.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, general electrical & power transmission installation/installer is a widely-pursued major, with 2,336 degrees awarded annually. 60 colleges award general electrical & power transmission installation/installer degrees, an average of 39 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 256.
By level, the 2,336 awards include 597 certificates, 692 associate degrees and 971 master’s degrees.
Women earned 5% of general electrical & power transmission installation/installer degrees and certificates in the latest year (123 of 2,336). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,018) and Hispanic or Latino (961), and international students earned 21.
College Factual ranks 45 schools in its 2027 Best General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer Schools ranking, including 20 for associate degrees. It also ranks general electrical & power transmission installation/installer schools within 6 states. In all, 60 colleges offer general electrical & power transmission installation/installer programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common general electrical & power transmission installation/installer credential is the master’s degree: 971 of the 2,336 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to general electrical & power transmission installation/installer call most for Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting and Repairing, and for knowledge of Mechanical, English Language and Public Safety and Security, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Arm-Hand Steadiness.
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How long a general electrical & power transmission installation/installer degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 597 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 692 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 971 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to general electrical & power transmission installation/installer, at 35.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 35.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 27.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 15.8% |
| Some college courses | 11.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 6.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 2.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer, with an average median salary of $78,499; the strongest outlook belongs to First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, at 1.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Lineman, Transmission Technician (Transmission Tech), Transformer Repairer and Maintenance Technician.
The occupation related to general electrical & power transmission installation/installer with the most projected jobs is Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, at 523,745.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 523,745 | -1.2% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 308,314 | -3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 110,130 | 1.2% |
General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer graduates earn a median $39,795 one year after completing their program, $57,171 after four years and $53,416 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,795 |
| 4 years | $57,171 |
| 5 years | $53,416 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to general electrical & power transmission installation/installer, with a median salary of $89,975.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $59,882 |
General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer has 3 similar majors in the Construction Trades field, which together award 38,266 degrees a year; the largest are Electrician (35,302), Lineworker (2,856) and Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other (108). Browse all Construction Trades majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 35,302 |
| Lineworker | 2,856 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | 108 |
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