Northern New Mexico College Espanola, New Mexico

The Electrician program at Northern New Mexico College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the electrical trades. The program typically involves a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experience. Students learn fundamental electrical theory, blueprint reading, wiring techniques, motor controls, and the National Electrical Code (NEC), which governs electrical installations. The program may focus on residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. Hands-on training will give students experience working with electrical tools, equipment, and wiring installations. Some programs offer accreditation from organizations like the NCCER. Graduates of the program can pursue careers as residential, commercial, or industrial electricians, maintenance electricians, or electrical contractors. It is important to note that the completion of an electrical program is usually a pre-requisite to entering into a formal apprenticeship which is required to be licensed in most states.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Northern New Mexico 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.