Solar Energy Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing solar-powered energy systems. Includes instruction in solar energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
- Schools offering
- 16
- Annual completions
- 24
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $84k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing solar-powered energy systems. Includes instruction in solar energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
| Solar photovoltaic installers | $52k | +42.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$84k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$78k
Bachelor's
$90k
Top colleges for Solar Energy Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Dover, DE | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | Fajardo, PR | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Triton College | River Grove, IL | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint, NM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe, NM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas College | Dallas, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luna Community College | Las Vegas, NM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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