Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair wind energy systems. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 12
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair wind energy systems. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers | $78k | +3.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Wind turbine service technicians | $63k | +49.9% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Wind Energy System 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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