Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, and service major gas, electric, and microwave consumer appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, dryers, water heaters, washers, dishwashers, and commercial units such as ice makers and coffee makers.
- Schools offering
- 3
- Annual completions
- 4
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $64k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, and service major gas, electric, and microwave consumer appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, dryers, water heaters, washers, dishwashers, and commercial units such as ice makers and coffee makers.
Examples of specialized tracks: Appliance Service Technician.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home appliance repairers | $49k | +2.6% | 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
$64k
Top colleges for Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis, MO | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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