Pitt Community College Winterville, North Carolina

The Electrician program at Pitt Community College equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the electrical trade. Students gain comprehensive training in electrical theory, wiring techniques, and the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. The curriculum covers residential, commercial, and industrial applications, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for diverse job opportunities. Throughout the program, there is a strong emphasis on safety procedures and adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students can expect to learn about blueprint reading, electrical troubleshooting, conduit bending, motor controls, and potentially programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Typically, the Electrician program at Pitt Community College can be completed in approximately two years, culminating in an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or a shorter diploma or certificate option. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as electricians, electrical technicians, maintenance electricians, and electrical contractors, with opportunities to work for construction companies, industrial facilities, and independent electrical businesses.

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