Nash Community College Rocky Mount, North Carolina

The Electrician program at Nash Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the electrical trade. This program blends classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory experience, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions. Students learn fundamental electrical theory, wiring methods, blueprint reading, motor controls, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Through practical application in simulated real-world settings, students develop proficiency in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for various career paths, including residential, commercial, and industrial electrician roles. Furthermore, the program often provides opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications, enhancing graduates’ employability and setting them on a path toward professional advancement. Typically, this program is completed within two years for an associate’s degree, but certificate options are often available for more targeted training. Upon completion, graduates may pursue apprenticeships or seek direct employment, with potential opportunities for advancement to journeyman and master electrician status after fulfilling experience requirements.

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