Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

The Electrician program at Northampton County Area Community College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the electrical trade. Students will learn the fundamentals of electrical theory, blueprint reading, wiring methods, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The program typically involves a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experience, allowing students to apply their learning in a practical setting. Coursework might cover residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, electrical motor controls, and potentially even programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in automated systems. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as electricians’ apprentices, electrical technicians, or electrical maintenance workers. The program often incorporates elements that prepare students for industry-recognized certifications, such as OSHA safety training. Upon completion, graduates can pursue further education and advancement opportunities within the electrical field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Northampton County Area 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.