# Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

> A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, simple gearing, linkages and lubrication of machines and appliances, and the use of testing equipment.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/programs/electrical-electronics-maintenance-and-repair-technologies-technicians
- CIP code: 47.01 (Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians)
- Colleges offering it: 267 at its most common degree level

## Outcomes by degree level (College Scorecard, 2025)

| Degree level | Colleges | Median earnings 1 yr | Median earnings 4 yrs | Median federal debt |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Certificate | 267 | $59,867 | $64,816 | $5,500 |
| Associate's | 175 | $52,441 | $59,904 | $17,130 |

## Colleges whose graduates earn the most (Associate's)

Only programs with at least 10 graduates are listed.

| College | Location | Median earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: |
| [Bunker Hill Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/bunker-hill-community-college-334) | Boston, MA | $136,013 | not reported |
| [Western Wyoming Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-wyoming-community-college-3244) | Rock Springs, WY | $120,646 | not reported |
| [New River Community College-Virginia](https://www.collegesref.com/college/new-river-community-college-virginia-1859) | Dublin, VA | $84,571 | not reported |
| [Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology](https://www.collegesref.com/college/thaddeus-stevens-college-of-technology-2715) | Lancaster, PA | $80,864 | $11,000 |
| [Ranken Technical College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/ranken-technical-college-2188) | Saint Louis, MO | $77,127 | $12,000 |
| [Shelton State Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/shelton-state-community-college-2408) | Tuscaloosa, AL | $74,695 | not reported |
| [Lurleen B Wallace Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/lurleen-b-wallace-community-college-1556) | Andalusia, AL | $71,895 | not reported |
| [Northwest Iowa Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/northwest-iowa-community-college-1948) | Sheldon, IA | $66,319 | not reported |
| [Mohawk Valley Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/mohawk-valley-community-college-1748) | Utica, NY | $59,904 | not reported |
| [CUNY LaGuardia Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/cuny-laguardia-community-college-742) | Long Island City, NY | $59,332 | not reported |

## Related careers (NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk)

- [Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/electrical-and-electronics-repairers-powerhouse-substation-and-relay): $103,020 median pay
- [Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/telecommunications-line-installers-and-repairers): $74,330 median pay
- [Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/electrical-and-electronics-repairers-commercial-and-industrial-equipment): $74,090 median pay
- [Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/telecommunications-equipment-installers-and-repairers-except-line-installers): $63,890 median pay
- [Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/radio-cellular-and-tower-equipment-installers-and-repairers): $63,520 median pay
- [Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/security-and-fire-alarm-systems-installers): $60,070 median pay
- [Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/electric-motor-power-tool-and-related-repairers): $56,210 median pay
- [Communications Equipment Operators, All Other](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/communications-equipment-operators-all-other): $54,680 median pay
- [Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/audiovisual-equipment-installers-and-repairers): $52,600 median pay
- [Semiconductor Processing Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/semiconductor-processing-technicians): $51,430 median pay
- [Home Appliance Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/home-appliance-repairers): $50,990 median pay
- [Geothermal Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/geothermal-technicians): $49,230 median pay
- [Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/installation-maintenance-and-repair-workers-all-other): $49,230 median pay
- [Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/computer-automated-teller-and-office-machine-repairers): $47,810 median pay

## More in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

- [Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/vehicle-maintenance-and-repair-technologies-technicians): 668 colleges
- [Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/heating-air-conditioning-ventilation-and-refrigeration-maintenance-technology-technician-hac-hacr-hvac-hvacr): 415 colleges
- [Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/heavy-industrial-equipment-maintenance-technologies-technicians): 273 colleges
- [Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians-other): 38 colleges
- [Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/precision-systems-maintenance-and-repair-technologies-technicians): 26 colleges
- Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians: 14 colleges
- Mechanics and Repairers, General: 11 colleges

## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/