Southwestern Community College Creston, Iowa

The Electrician program at Southwestern Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the high-demand electrical field. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training in simulated real-world environments. Students learn fundamental electrical theory, residential, commercial, and industrial wiring techniques, and the critical importance of adhering to the National Electrical Code (NEC). The curriculum typically covers topics such as motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and safety procedures. Expect a strong emphasis on practical application, with students gaining experience in wiring circuits, installing electrical systems, and troubleshooting common electrical problems. The program is usually designed to be completed in a year or two, depending on whether it’s offered as a certificate or associate degree program. Upon graduation, students are prepared for entry-level positions as electricians in various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial construction, as well as maintenance and renewable energy. Successful completion of the program and subsequent apprenticeship often leads to licensure as a journeyman or master electrician.

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