by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 41 degrees and certificates in Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 98% of graduates. Its 4 related occupations pay an average median salary of $55,611 a year.
A degree in Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology involves the study of A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Assemble, Install, Operate, Maintain, And Repair Solar Energy Systems. Includes Instruction In Installing, Maintaining And Testing Various Types Of Equipment. Examples: [Solar Photovoltaic Installation].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, solar energy system installation and repair technology is a popular field of study, with 41 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award solar energy system installation and repair technology degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 23.
By level, the 41 awards include 1 associate degrees and 40 master’s degrees.
Women earned 5% of solar energy system installation and repair technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (2 of 41). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (23) and Hispanic or Latino (6), and international students earned 1.
The most common solar energy system installation and repair technology credential is the master’s degree: 40 of the 41 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to solar energy system installation and repair technology call most for Monitoring, Critical Thinking and Judgment and Decision Making, and for knowledge of Mechanical, Administration and Management and Building and Construction, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Visualization.
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How long a solar energy system installation and repair technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 40 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to solar energy system installation and repair technology, at 40.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 40.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 30.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 8.3% |
| Some college courses | 4.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.2% |
| Master’s degree | 0.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology, with an average median salary of $55,611; the strongest outlook belongs to Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other, at 13.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Installer, Solar Electric Installer, Solar Electrician and PV Fabrication Technician (Photovoltaic Fabrication Technician).
The occupation related to solar energy system installation and repair technology with the most projected jobs is Solar Photovoltaic Installers, at 360,116.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 360,116 | 4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 110,130 | 1.2% |
| Geothermal Technicians | 39,974 | 0.1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 28,851 | 13.1% |
The highest-paying occupation related to solar energy system installation and repair technology is First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, with a median salary of $85,639.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Geothermal Technicians | $64,661 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $39,581 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $32,563 |
Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology has 3 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 150 degrees a year; the largest are Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician (63), Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician (61) and Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other (26). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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