Cleveland Community College Shelby, North Carolina

The Electrician program at Cleveland Community College provides students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career in the electrical field. This comprehensive program typically covers a range of topics, including electrical theory, blueprint reading, wiring methods, motor controls, and the application of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory exercises and projects, working with industry-standard tools and equipment. The program emphasizes safety practices and prepares students to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Graduates of the Electrician program are prepared for entry-level positions such as electricians, electrical technicians, or electrical apprentices. The duration of the program is typically around two years, culminating in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a diploma, setting graduates on a path to a rewarding and in-demand career.

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