Parkland College Champaign, Illinois

Parkland College’s Electrician program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the dynamic electrical industry. This comprehensive program blends classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs. Students learn the fundamentals of electrical theory, residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, motor controls, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The program emphasizes safety and prepares graduates to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems effectively and responsibly. Students gain experience using industry-standard tools and equipment, gaining practical experience that employers value. The length of the program is typically one to two years, depending on the specific certificate or degree option. Graduates of Parkland College’s Electrician program are well-prepared for entry-level positions as electricians in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, and other sectors, and are equipped to pursue further training and licensing. This program often serves as a crucial step toward becoming a licensed electrician, with options to enter apprenticeship programs with local electrical contractors and unions. The strong emphasis on the NEC is a critical component, ensuring graduates are well-versed in safety regulations and best practices.

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