Macomb Community College Troy, Michigan

The Electrician program at Macomb Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the high-demand electrical field. This program equips students with a thorough understanding of electrical principles, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and safe work practices. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab experiences, students will learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The curriculum typically covers topics such as blueprint reading, wiring methods, motor controls, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Many programs, including potentially Macomb’s, have articulation agreements with unions or electrical contractors offering apprenticeship opportunities. Program duration is usually one to two years, leading to a certificate or associate degree. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as electricians, and with further experience and training, can advance to positions such as electrical foreman, project manager, or electrical inspector. The program emphasizes practical skills and industry-standard practices to ensure graduates are job-ready and prepared to meet the challenges of the electrical trade.

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