by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 52 degrees and certificates in Appliance Installation & Repair Technology/Technician. Certificates are the most popular award, at 90% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing, rising to $45,855 after four years.
Studying Appliance Installation & Repair Technology/Technician involves the study of Appliance Installation And Repair Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Repair, Install, And Service Major Gas, Electric, And Microwave Consumer Appliances Such As Stoves, Refrigerators, Dryers, Water Heaters, Washers, Dishwashers, And Commercial Units Such As Ice Makers And Coffee Makers. Examples: [Appliance Service Technician].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., appliance installation & repair technology/technician is a popular field of study, with 52 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award appliance installation & repair technology/technician degrees, an average of 9 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 23.
By level, the 52 awards include 47 certificates, 4 associate degrees and 1 master’s degrees.
Women earned 10% of appliance installation & repair technology/technician degrees and certificates in the latest year (5 of 52). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Asian (18) and Hispanic or Latino (12).
The most common appliance installation & repair technology/technician credential is the certificate: 47 of the 52 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to appliance installation & repair technology/technician call most for Repairing, Critical Thinking and Equipment Maintenance, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Mechanical and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Arm-Hand Steadiness, Near Vision and Manual Dexterity.
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How long an appliance installation & repair technology/technician degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 47 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to appliance installation & repair technology/technician, at 69.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 69.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 20.3% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 7.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Appliance Installation & Repair Technology/Technician, with an average median salary of $63,817; the strongest outlook belongs to Home Appliance Repairers, at 12.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Appliance Adjuster, Gas Appliance Mechanic, Electric Appliance Installer and Electrical Appliance Servicer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to appliance installation & repair technology/technician, at 185,695.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Home Appliance Repairers | 185,695 | 12.5% |
Appliance Installation & Repair Technology/Technician 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 same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to appliance installation & repair technology/technician, with a median salary of $63,817.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Home Appliance Repairers | $63,817 |
Appliance Installation & Repair Technology/Technician has 6 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 10,739 degrees a year; the largest are Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (3,360), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (3,331) and Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician (2,573). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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