Career Paths & Consumer Information for the Electronic Communications Technician Program

Interested in telecommunications and electronic security careers? 

Graduates of the Electronic Communications Technician program are prepared for the following recognized occupations (as defined by O*NET–SOC codes, which are used by workforce professionals to create job orders):

• 49-2022.00 - Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
• 49-2098.00 - Security and Fire Alarm System Installers
• 49-9052.00 - Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

For a description of each category, please go to: http://online.onetcenter.org/crosswalk/

 

Successful participation in this program enables you to apply for entry-level positions including the following:

Technician   Data Technician   Production Technician  Telecommunication Technician Field Service Technician Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer Fire Tester Helper Fiber Splicer Satellite Dish Installer Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Others

Brandon Perry 2011 Graduate Fiber Splicer  Broadband Access Services Charles Soares 2011 Graduate Fire Testing Helper Electronic Alarm Systems David Dolman 2010 Graduate Technician Amtec, Inc.

Jeff DeArruda 2010 Graduate Field Service Tech Dish Network   Tayreese Montgomery 2011Graduate Technician Amtec, LLC

Graduation and Employment Rates

Accredited Career and Technical Schools are held to high standards of graduation and placement. We calculate on-time program completion and placement according to the formula established by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The ACCSC sets as a benchmark a minimum of 70% training related employment for each program each year.

MTTI’s goal is education for employment. We count as employed or “placed” only those graduates whose employment can be verified in occupations related to the program of study. We understand the value of continuing education after completing a program at MTTI, and also recognize there are many reasons that a graduate might not go into program-related employment directly after school. However, we do not count as placed those graduates who:

• Pursue additional education at another school (and do not work)*
• Enter the military (unless they accept program-related work within the military)*
• Are unable to work while ill or injured*
• Remain in or return to their past (non-related) jobs
• Move and/or change contact information and can not be reached to obtain their employment information
• Are not seeking employment while handling special family needs
• Choose (for other reasons) not to obtain employment at this time
  
  *We can remove someone from the total number of graduates after obtaining (where possible) specific documentation (e.g., death certificate, physician's note confirming permanent or long-term disability, documentation of military service, proof of continuing education).

• Of 22 graduates 15 were hired in training-related positions. The placement rate for the Electronics Communication Technician program for program year 2008-2009 is 68%.
• Of 31 graduates 24 were hired in training-related positions. The placement rate for the Electronics Communications Technician program for program year 2009-2010 is 77%.

We strive to meet and exceed ACCSC's benchmark of 70% training related placement for every program each year. However, the actual percentage of graduates employed (in both training related and non-related occupations) may be higher than training related placement alone. We assist each graduate for as long as they are interested in and willing to seek employment; therefore the placement numbers and percentages are not necessarily final. As graduates continue to seek work and enter into employment, placement percentages can increase.

MTTI is proud of our many successfully employed graduates. To learn how we prepare students for successful employment, please see the Electronic Communications Technician program page and also read our graduates’ Success Stories.

On-time Completion Rate

The on-time completion rate is the number of students who completed the program within the normal time during the most recent program year (for which information is available). There may be additional students that successfully graduated after taking a Leave-of-Absence (LOA) because they had documented medical issues or a death in the family, etc. There may also be additional students who transferred to a part-time program and subsequently graduated. These graduates are not figured into the on-time graduation rate.

• The on-time completion rate for this program during 2008-2009 is 86%. The total graduation rate for this program during 2008-2009 is 92%.
• The on-time completion rate for this program during 2009-2010 is 94%. The total graduation rate for this program during 2009-2010 is 94%. 

Cost for the Electronic Communications Technician program 

Costs listed for this program are tuition and fees before any Title IV funding loans are applied. Most students qualify for loan and/or grant assistance. Tuition and supplies for this is program during 2011-2012 are:

• $50 for the Application Fee
• $100.00 for Textbooks/Supplies
• $13,550 for Tuition (includes a $200 tool bonus  and a Laptop upon obtaining verified training-related employment)

Median Loan Debt

The median loan debt incurred by students who completed the Electronic Communications Technician program during 2009-2010 is broken down into several categories:

• The Title IV median loan debt (amount borrowed) is $7,600.00
• The private education loan debt (amount borrowed) is $0
• The amount owed on MTTI institutional finance plans is $0
• Based on the median loan debt for 2009-2010, the estimated monthly repayment is approximately $85.00 per month.