Electromechanical Instrumentation at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public · Associate Degree · Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
67
Strong Growth
65
Base Case
61
Conservative
Earnings
$62,556/yr (11% vs median)
AI-Proof
Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market
Medium (26,800 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Electromechanical Instrumentation graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $764K | $629K | $510K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 80.8x | 66.6x | 54.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 55.2x | 45.5x | 36.9x |
| Viable Career Paths | 7 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 67 | 65 | 61 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,448
Out-of-state: $13,834
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,500
2.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$74,197
19% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Electromechanical Instrumentation graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 26,800 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77,390 | 5,700 | +1.5% | 76% |
| Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians | $77,180 | 8,400 | +0.6% | 59% |
| Electrical and electronics drafters | $73,720 | 1,700 | -5.6% | 43% |
| Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians | $70,760 | 1,300 | +1.1% | 58% |
| Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other | $67,080 | 1,000 | +2.0% | 100% |
| Calibration technologists and technicians | $65,040 | 1,400 | +4.7% | 60% |
| Medical equipment repairers | $62,630 | 7,300 | +12.9% | 70% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Electromechanical Instrumentation at Chippewa Valley Technical College?
This program scores 65/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 61 (conservative) to 67 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Electromechanical Instrumentation?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Electromechanical Instrumentation graduates retain 7 of 7 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $510,022 (conservative) to $763,672 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Electromechanical Instrumentation graduates?
The career paths mapped to Electromechanical Instrumentation have roughly 26,800 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a medium job market.
Is Electromechanical Instrumentation at Chippewa Valley Technical College worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 66.6x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 54.0x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.