J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Huntsville, Alabama

The Electrician program at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the electrical trades as qualified electricians. The program typically blends classroom theory with extensive hands-on laboratory work, covering topics such as electrical wiring, blueprint reading, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The duration of the program varies, but often leads to a certificate or associate’s degree, preparing graduates for immediate employment. Graduates may pursue careers as entry-level electricians, electrical technicians, maintenance electricians, or electrical contractors. Emphasis is placed on safety, code compliance, and developing problem-solving skills, equipping students for success in a high-demand field. Completing the program can lead to apprenticeships, which are a key step towards becoming a licensed electrician.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.