NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, Arkansas

The Electrician program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the electrical trades. This program blends theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on practice, equipping students with the skills necessary to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Students can expect to learn about electrical theory, wiring techniques, conduit bending, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The curriculum often follows the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) standards to ensure that graduates are prepared for industry certifications and apprenticeships. While duration may vary, the program generally can be completed in one to two years, leading to a certificate or associate degree. Graduates can pursue various career paths, including entry-level electrician positions, electrical maintenance technicians, industrial electricians, and eventually, licensed master electricians. NWACC’s Electrician program emphasizes safety and prepares students to work effectively and safely in the field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at NorthWest Arkansas Community 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.