Tri-County Community College Murphy, North Carolina

The Electrician program at Tri-County Community College provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to embark on a rewarding career as an electrician. This comprehensive program typically spans one to two years, leading to a diploma or certificate, and combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training in well-equipped labs. Students learn the principles of electricity, electrical safety, wiring techniques (residential, commercial, and industrial), blueprint reading, motor controls, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the electrical construction and maintenance industries. Graduates may find employment as electrical apprentices, electrical technicians, or maintenance electricians, working for contractors, industrial facilities, or government agencies. Furthermore, the program may offer a pathway to complete a state-approved apprenticeship, paving the way to becoming a licensed electrician, a highly skilled and in-demand profession. With experienced instructors and a career-focused curriculum, Tri-County Community College aims to equip students with the tools they need to succeed in the electrical field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Tri-County 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.