Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians at Marion Technical College
Ranked 1st of 5 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Marion Technical College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians earn a median $61,332 one year after graduating, rising to $112,807 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% above the national median of $77,901 for this field, ranking 1st of 5 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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