Columbus Technical College Columbus, Georgia

The Electrician program at Columbus Technical College provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to begin a successful career as an electrician. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experience, students learn electrical theory, blueprint reading, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and essential wiring techniques. The curriculum emphasizes safety practices and OSHA regulations, ensuring students understand the importance of working safely on the job. Students gain experience in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring applications, developing expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems. The program typically lasts several semesters and prepares graduates for entry-level positions as electrical apprentices. Graduates may find employment with electrical contractors, construction companies, manufacturing facilities, or other organizations requiring skilled electricians. Successful completion of the program can also potentially qualify graduates to pursue advanced certifications and ultimately, state licensure, upon meeting the required work experience hours, depending on specific state regulations.

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