Santiago Canyon College Orange, California

The Electrician program at Santiago Canyon College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the high-demand electrical industry. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab work, students learn electrical theory, wiring techniques, and the essential aspects of the National Electrical Code (NEC). The program typically covers residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, as well as motor controls, blueprint reading, and basic electronics. Students can expect to learn how to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, troubleshoot electrical problems, and adhere to safety regulations. The duration of the program may vary depending on whether it is a certificate or an associate’s degree program, but it usually takes one to two years to complete. Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level positions as electricians, electrical technicians, or electrical apprentices, and may pursue careers in construction, maintenance, or specialized electrical fields.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Santiago Canyon 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.