Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, Minnesota

The Electrician program at Dakota County Technical College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to succeed in the high-demand electrical industry. Students receive hands-on training in all aspects of electrical work, from residential wiring to complex commercial and industrial systems. The curriculum emphasizes electrical theory, blueprint reading, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and troubleshooting techniques. Through state-of-the-art labs and potential real-world experiences like internships, students gain proficiency in using industry-standard tools and equipment. The program is often structured as a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, or shorter diploma program, providing a pathway toward an electrical career. Graduates are well-prepared to begin their careers as entry-level electricians, electrical technicians, or apprentices. Completion of this program and the required number of on the job training hours will prepare students to sit for the state electrical exam.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Dakota County Technical 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.