Onondaga Community College Syracuse, New York

The Electrician program at Onondaga Community College (OCC) provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a successful career in the electrical trades. This program likely combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory experiences, equipping students with the ability to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. Students can expect to study topics such as electrical theory, blueprint reading, the National Electrical Code (NEC), wiring methods, motor controls, and electrical safety. A strong emphasis is placed on practical application and developing troubleshooting skills through simulated real-world scenarios. The curriculum is often designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as electricians in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, or as electrical apprentices. While the exact program duration can vary, it typically leads to a certificate or an associate’s degree in a related field. Graduates may find employment with electrical contractors, construction companies, manufacturing facilities, or government agencies. The program may also facilitate entry into apprenticeship programs offered by unions or other organizations.

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