Career Outlook
Your New Career
Electrical Engineering Technicians work in virtually every field. No matter which you choose, when it comes to designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment, you'll have the skills for the job.
- Earn your Associate Degree at home in as little as14 months, with appropriate transfer credit, by studying just an hour a day for your new career.
- No experience necessary. The Associate Degree Program in Electrical Engineering Technology is designed so even beginners can learn quickly.
- Prepare for challenging and high paying positions. You can work for a private engineering firm or for a government agency.
Your New Career Opportunities
Electrical Engineering Technicians can earn $53,000 per year, with skilled and experienced professionals earning even more.*
New employment opportunities will emerge as technology becomes more sophisticated and employers continue to look for technicians who are skilled in new technology and require a minimum of additional job training. Apply the skills you learn in your training program diligently for a successful and secure future.
Your New Skills
You'll learn every important part of being an Electrical Engineering Technician:
- Mathematics, basic drafting, physical science, and more. These core concepts are vital to the success of an Electrical Engineering Technician.
- Fundamentals of Electronics, the Microcomputer and Its Applications, and more.
- Computer skills. Necessary to succeed in today’s business environment.
* Salary information is based on the "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition," a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor. Individual student earnings vary based on experience.