by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 23 U.S. colleges awarded 1,113 degrees and certificates in Other Electrical/Electronics Maintenance & Repair Technology. Certificates are the most popular award, at 58% of graduates. College Factual ranks 18 schools in its 2027 Best Other Electrical/Electronics Maintenance & Repair Technology 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 degree in Other Electrical/Electronics Maintenance & Repair Technology covers Electrical/electronics Maintenance And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Electrical And Electronics Equipment Installation And Repair Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology draws strong interest, with 1,113 degrees awarded annually. 23 colleges award other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology degrees, an average of 48 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 489.
By level, the 1,113 awards include 650 certificates, 45 associate degrees and 405 master’s degrees.
Women earned 7% of other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (79 of 1,113). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (583) and White (254), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 18 schools in its 2027 Best Other Electrical/Electronics Maintenance & Repair Technology Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees. It also ranks other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology schools within 1 state. In all, 23 colleges offer other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Electrical/Electronics Maintenance & Repair Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology credential is the certificate: 650 of the 1,113 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology call most for Critical Thinking, Repairing and Equipment Maintenance, and for knowledge of Mechanical, Mathematics and Engineering and Technology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long an other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 650 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 45 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 405 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology, at 50.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 50.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 27.9% |
| Some college courses | 11.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 8.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 2.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Electrical/Electronics Maintenance & Repair Technology, with an average median salary of $89,975. Typical job titles include Field Technician (Field Tech), Wireman, Generating Station Mechanic and Maintenance Technician.
The occupation related to other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology 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% |
Other Electrical/Electronics Maintenance & Repair Technology 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 other electrical/electronics maintenance & repair technology, with a median salary of $89,975.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
Other Electrical/Electronics Maintenance & Repair Technology has 6 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 9,678 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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