Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho

The Electrician program at Idaho State University provides students with a strong foundation in electrical theory and practical skills needed to succeed in the electrical trades. This comprehensive program typically involves a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences. Students will delve into topics such as electrical safety, wiring methods, conduit bending, motor controls, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The curriculum is designed to align with industry standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ensuring graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions. The program emphasizes hands-on training, providing students with opportunities to practice their skills in simulated work environments. Graduates of the program are typically prepared for careers as apprentice electricians, construction electricians, maintenance electricians, or electrical technicians. Many programs like this one help students toward becoming licensed journeyman electricians, and potentially even master electricians after gaining sufficient work experience. Completing this program can open doors to diverse career paths within the electrical industry, from residential and commercial construction to industrial maintenance and automation.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Idaho State University 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.