Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, Virginia

The Electrician program at Virginia Western Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the electrical trade. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experience, covering topics such as electrical theory, residential wiring, commercial wiring, motor controls, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students will learn how to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in various settings. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as electricians and to lay the groundwork for further advancement in the field, including pursuing a Journeyman or Master Electrician license. Expect a program length of approximately two years for an associate degree or less for a certificate, depending on the specific curriculum track chosen. Graduates of the program can pursue careers in residential, commercial, or industrial electrical work, often through apprenticeships with local electrical contractors. The demand for skilled electricians is high, making this a promising career path for those with an interest in the electrical field. Virginia Western’s program likely aims to meet this demand by providing relevant and up-to-date training.

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