Electrical/Electronics Maintenance at Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL · Public · Certificate · Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
73
Strong Growth
74
Base Case
72
Conservative
Earnings
$55,807/yr (41% vs median)
AI-Proof
AI-Proof (80% shielded)
Job Market
Large (79,900 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $532K | $526K | $501K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 144.7x | 143.2x | 136.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 51.9x | 51.3x | 48.9x |
| Viable Career Paths | 13 of 13 | 13 of 13 | 13 of 13 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 73 | 74 | 72 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$3,672
Out-of-state: $10,248
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
1.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,417
-4% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Electrical/Electronics Maintenance graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 79,900 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay | $100,940 | 2,000 | +5.5% | 66% |
| Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment | $71,300 | 4,700 | -0.8% | 69% |
| Telecommunications line installers and repairers | $70,500 | 8,900 | -3.1% | 97% |
| Radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers | $64,190 | 1,200 | +8.6% | 89% |
| Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers | $62,630 | 13,200 | -4.2% | 72% |
| Security and fire alarm systems installers | $59,300 | 9,400 | +10.4% | 83% |
| Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers | $53,990 | 1,700 | +3.4% | 89% |
| Semiconductor processing technicians | $51,180 | 3,900 | +10.9% | 77% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance at Lincoln Land Community College?
This program scores 74/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 72 (conservative) to 73 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Electrical/Electronics Maintenance?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance graduates retain 13 of 13 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $501,079 (conservative) to $531,519 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Electrical/Electronics Maintenance graduates?
The career paths mapped to Electrical/Electronics Maintenance have roughly 79,900 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a large job market.
Is Electrical/Electronics Maintenance at Lincoln Land Community College worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 143.2x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 136.5x. 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.