Electrical Engineering Technology

Bates Technical College ETPL

Bates offers the only program in the region in which students prepare for careers in electrical code application, interior and exterior lighting design, and all aspects of electrical design. Instruction includes all phases of electrical engineering, CAD drafting, and design for commercial buildings. Technicians design and draft electrical power, signal, interior, and exterior lighting systems. They also assist in specification writing and share in on-site construction supervision. Students in this program are encouraged to take the Natural Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) examinations and seek certification as electrical engineering technicians.

Visit the program website Kevin Kildun Career Advisor Advising (253) 680-7605 kevin.kildun@batestech.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$7,731.00

Total required fees

$3,994.80

Books and supplies

$300.00

Locations

Central Campus - Tacoma

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Natural Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) examination

Employment performance results

Program type

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Completion rate

75%

Employment rate

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21

Typical (median) annual earnings

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Careers for graduates

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Career Title	Typical annual earnings	Employment outlook (openings/year)
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$186,400	29
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$102,900	395
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$100,600	46
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$98,500	66
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$97,500	44
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$88,600	21
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$99,100	N/A

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program 12
Completion rate 75%
Average number of students who completed each year 12
Gender
Male 94%
Female 6%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 6%
Black or African American 13%
Hispanic 19%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
White 44%
Multi-racial 13%
Other 6%
Age
Under 20 13%
20 to 29 50%
30 to 39 13%
40 to 49 19%
50 and over 6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED 0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience 62%
Some college experience, but no degree 38%
Certificate or AA 0%
BA or higher 0%