Palomar College San Marcos, California

The Electrician program at Palomar College provides students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in the electrical trade. This program equips students with a strong foundation in electrical theory, wiring methods, and safety regulations, all in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students will gain hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems through lab work and potentially through apprenticeships or internships with local electrical contractors. The curriculum covers blueprint reading, troubleshooting electrical circuits, and installing and maintaining electrical equipment. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue entry-level positions as electrician’s helpers or apprentices and to take state and local electrician certification exams, progressing toward journeyman electrician status. The program may also include instruction in emerging technologies such as solar energy and smart home systems, further enhancing career prospects. Duration of the program varies depending on the certificate or degree pursued, but typically spans several semesters.

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