Electronics Technology

Spokane Community College ETPL
Dive into the world of cutting-edge electronics, where theory meets hands-on experience to prepare you for a career at the forefront of technology. The Electronics Technology AAS degree is designed for the innovators and troubleshooters of tomorrow. This degree will equip you with the skills to design, analyze, and repair advanced electronic systems used in industries like telecommunications, semiconductor fabrication, aerospace, renewable energy, and smart manufacturing. Through immersive lab experiences, you will work with microcontrollers, digital and analog circuits, and state-of-the-art testing equipment to bring ideas to life. The program emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and industry-relevant certifications, preparing you to step into high-tech careers where you can shape the future of electronics and emerging technologies. This program opens the door to paid internships, one-on-one mentorships with engineers, and pathways to further education including corporate-sponsored programs. With the right experience and drive, this program can even be a steppingstone toward becoming an engineer. Our ideal students are thinkers, tinkerers, and problem-solvers. If you enjoy figuring out how things work, imagining how systems connect, or being part of something bigger than yourself, you’re in the right place.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,515.00

Total required fees

$1,352.00

Books and supplies

$1,404.00

Locations

Spokane

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

105

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

None

Other prerequisites

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

Completion rate

80%

Employment rate

79%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.97

Typical (median) annual earnings

$55,000.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

Other Industries

24%

Healthcare and Social Services

20%

Administrative Support

17%

Manufacturing

12%

Retail Trade

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
53
Completion rate
80%
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
89%
Female
11%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
76%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
47%
30 to 39
38%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
66%
Some college experience, but no degree
32%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%