Electronics Technology

North Seattle College ETPL
This pathway meets AAS Electronics Technology degree requirements. The program emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach to the field of electronics and prepares students for a career as an electronics technician. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in specialties including aerospace, manufacturing, avionics, biomedical, industrial automation and robotics, and telecommunications in the commercial and government sectors. Students in this pathway learn to analyze and troubleshoot direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, solid state and integrated circuit-based analog and digital electronics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), fluid power systems, robotics, and information technology (IT). Students have the opportunity to earn FCC licensure and industry certifications in many subjects including A+, fiber optics, robotics, and others.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,907.31

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

North Seattle College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

24 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

111

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Placement into ENGL097/ENGL098 and Placement into MATH084 or higher and BUS169 or equivalent computer experience

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Completion rate

45%

Employment rate

79%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$33.98

Typical (median) annual earnings

$63,763.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Manufacturing

35%

Other Industries

30%

Education

20%

Administrative Support

15%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
28
Completion rate
45%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
15%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
56%
Multi-racial
15%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
31%
30 to 39
24%
40 to 49
26%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
36%
Some college experience, but no degree
35%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
11%