Kishwaukee College Malta, Illinois

The Electrician program at Kishwaukee College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the high-demand electrical field. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics, including electrical theory, wiring techniques, blueprint reading, motor controls, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students learn how to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The program emphasizes hands-on training, allowing students to gain practical experience through laboratory exercises and potentially real-world projects. Typically, the program can be completed within a year or two, depending on whether a certificate or associate degree is pursued. Upon graduation, students are well-prepared for entry-level positions as electricians, electrical technicians, maintenance electricians, or electrical contractors. Many graduates pursue apprenticeships with local electrical contractors or unions to further their training and experience.

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