Western Technical College La Crosse, Wisconsin

The Electrician program at Western Technical College provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the high-demand electrical industry. This program typically offers a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences. Students learn about electrical theory, wiring techniques, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The curriculum often covers residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, preparing graduates for a variety of career paths. Students can also expect safety to be a top priority, as they learn to work with electrical equipment and systems safely and efficiently. Program length can vary, but a certificate or associate’s degree program in electricity typically lasts one to two years. Graduates of the program may find employment as electricians in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, or they may pursue further education or apprenticeships to become licensed journeyman electricians. The program often prepares students to take state or local licensing exams.

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