Gateway Technical College Kenosha, Wisconsin

The Electrician program at Gateway Technical College provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the electrical industry. This comprehensive program typically combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on lab work, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation in electrical theory and practical application. Students will learn about electrical circuits, wiring methods, motor controls, and the National Electrical Code (NEC), which governs electrical installations. Expect to learn about residential, commercial, and industrial wiring practices. The program emphasizes safety procedures and best practices to ensure that graduates are prepared to work safely and effectively on the job. Typical program length is around two years for an associate’s degree or shorter for a technical diploma. Graduates can pursue careers as residential, commercial, or industrial electricians, working for electrical contractors, construction companies, or maintenance departments. Many graduates also pursue apprenticeships to further their training and gain valuable on-the-job experience, eventually becoming licensed journeyman or master electricians.

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