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Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree at Western Technical College

El Paso, TX · Private for-profit

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The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$15,338 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
54.7% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−80% · Negative payoff
Available price data
One detailed offering price
PRICE SENSITIVITY

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What stays fixed$47,903 observed annual earnings · 2 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+51%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$38,908 → $58,911
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
35Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
52Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
51Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$28,004

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$26,208

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$47,903

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$278/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

One detailed price within this field

These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.

Program code 47.0105

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

Full program
$36,628
Per year
$17,169
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AVERAGE NET PRICE$28,004Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$30,284Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE71.6%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$38,908Year 1
$47,903Year 4
$58,911Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

7.0% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$3,992
Estimated loan payment$278
51borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$47,903 vs. $63,241

$15,338 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74,480 median wageTX estimate · 13,540 jobs · 49-2094$59,280–$96,720 middle 50% of TX wages+0.3% projected U.S. growth · 4,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardComputer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45,480 median wageTX estimate · 7,140 jobs · 49-2011$38,070–$51,660 middle 50% of TX wages-3.0% projected U.S. growth · 6,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Some college, no degreeElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$102,470 median wageTX estimate · 2,360 jobs · 49-2095$80,070–$116,360 middle 50% of TX wages+9.7% projected U.S. growth · 1,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardRadio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$77,910 median wageTX estimate · 830 jobs · 49-2021$48,790–$95,630 middle 50% of TX wages+1.2% projected U.S. growth · 1,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeTelecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$75,740 median wageTX estimate · 9,700 jobs · 49-9052$58,930–$96,050 middle 50% of TX wages-3.4% projected U.S. growth · 8,000 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentElectric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$60,290 median wageTX estimate · 2,250 jobs · 49-2092$48,510–$75,450 middle 50% of TX wages+4.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59,370 median wageTX estimate · 13,440 jobs · 49-2022$48,460–$71,170 middle 50% of TX wages-3.3% projected U.S. growth · 11,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardCommunications Equipment Operators, All Other$58,410 median wageTX estimate · 110 jobs · 43-2099$53,490–$59,280 middle 50% of TX wages+1.0% projected U.S. growth · 100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$52,270 median wageTX estimate · 10,260 jobs · 49-2098$43,740–$61,870 middle 50% of TX wages+6.8% projected U.S. growth · 8,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentHome Appliance Repairers$48,630 median wageTX estimate · 2,200 jobs · 49-9031$40,490–$59,140 middle 50% of TX wages+1.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAudiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$47,770 median wageTX estimate · 2,490 jobs · 49-2097$38,370–$59,510 middle 50% of TX wages+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 2,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,360 median wageTX estimate · 18,580 jobs · 49-9099$37,890–$57,390 middle 50% of TX wages+2.6% projected U.S. growth · 18,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Waco, TX

Texas State Technical College

$13,044 less debt · $14,496 lower annual net price

Earnings
$40,021
Debt
$13,164
Annual net price
$13,508
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Laredo, TX

Laredo College

$22,206 lower annual net price

Earnings
$33,731
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$5,798
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Dublin, VA

New River Community College

$36,668 higher earnings · $14,646 less debt · $21,725 lower annual net price

Earnings
$84,571
Debt
$11,562
Annual net price
$6,279
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Lancaster, PA

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

$32,961 higher earnings · $14,208 less debt · $13,900 lower annual net price

Earnings
$80,864
Debt
$12,000
Annual net price
$14,104
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52 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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