by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 98 U.S. colleges awarded 2,573 degrees and certificates in Computer Installation & Repair Technology/Technician. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 55% of graduates. College Factual ranks 51 schools in its 2027 Best Computer Installation & Repair Technology/Technician 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.
Studying Computer Installation & Repair Technology/Technician involves the study of Computer Installation And Repair Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Assemble, Install, Operate, Maintain, And Repair Computers And Related Instruments. Includes Instruction In Power Supplies, Number Systems, Memory Structure, Buffers And Registers, Microprocessor Design, Peripheral Equipment, Programming, And Networking.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, computer installation & repair technology/technician is a popular field of study, with 2,573 degrees awarded annually. 98 colleges award computer installation & repair technology/technician degrees, an average of 26 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 207.
By level, the 2,573 awards include 422 certificates, 144 associate degrees, 41 bachelor’s degrees and 1,426 master’s degrees.
Women earned 24% of computer installation & repair technology/technician degrees and certificates in the latest year (622 of 2,573). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (830) and Hispanic or Latino (798), and international students earned 29.
College Factual ranks 51 schools in its 2027 Best Computer Installation & Repair Technology/Technician Schools ranking, including 5 for associate degrees and 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks computer installation & repair technology/technician schools within 2 states. In all, 98 colleges offer computer installation & repair technology/technician programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Computer Installation & Repair Technology/Technician Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common computer installation & repair technology/technician credential is the master’s degree: 1,426 of the 2,573 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to computer installation & repair technology/technician call most for Repairing, Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, Mechanical and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a computer installation & repair technology/technician degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 422 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 144 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 41 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,426 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to computer installation & repair technology/technician, at 39.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 39.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 31.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.2% |
| Some college courses | 3.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Computer Installation & Repair Technology/Technician, with an average median salary of $56,396; the strongest outlook belongs to Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Repair Technician, Electronics Mechanic, Computer Mechanic and Transcribing Machine Mechanic.
The occupation related to computer installation & repair technology/technician with the most projected jobs is Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers, at 447,634.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 447,634 | 7.9% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 431,122 | 14.0% |
Computer 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 computer installation & repair technology/technician, with a median salary of $77,621.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $35,172 |
Computer Installation & Repair Technology/Technician has 6 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 8,218 degrees a year; the largest are Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (3,360), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (3,331) 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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