Electrical Technology provides training in the areas of residential, commercial and industrial electrical occupations. Instruction is provided in the area of safety, good work habits, teamwork, communication skills and entry-level knowledge that enables graduates to obtain employment as a multi-craft electro-mechanical technologist. Day and evening classes are available. The program is located on the Ayers and East Broad campuses.
Credentials available
Advisors
Wesley Beecham, Ayers Campus, Anniston
256-835-5441
wbeecham@gadsdenstate.edu
Todd Chandler, East Broad Campus, Gadsden
256-549-8631
tchandler@gadsdenstate.edu
Dual Enrollment
Electrical Technology is scholarship-eligible through Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Dual Enrollment Program. The program is available to eligible high school students. Through Dual Enrollment, students earn both college and high school credits. Eligible students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. They must be a high school sophomore, junior or senior, and they must have approval from a high school counselor or administrator. Limited scholarships and grants are available!
Employment Outlook
- 2024 Median Pay: $77,180 per year
- Number of jobs nationwide: 93,700
- Employment growth projection by 2033: 1%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Opportunities
- Programmable Logic Control
- Computer-Animated Electrical Design
- Industrial Maintenance Technology