Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton, Oregon

The Electrician program at Blue Mountain Community College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in electrical theory and practical skills, preparing them for entry-level positions and apprenticeships in the electrical industry. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through extensive lab work, covering topics such as residential wiring, commercial installations, industrial control systems, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students develop proficiency in electrical safety, troubleshooting, and installation techniques. While the exact duration of the program would need to be verified on BMCC’s website, it is commonly a one or two-year program, often leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or certificate. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as electrician’s helpers, electrical apprentices, or electrical maintenance technicians in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and utilities. This program is a strong pathway for students to enter a high-demand, well-paying trade.

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