Electrical Engineering Technology: Programs & Pathways
Power the future of electrical systems
Electricity keeps our world in motion—from communication and entertainment to healthcare and innovation. If you're drawn to how things work and want to keep them running smarter and more efficiently, CLC's Electrical Engineering Technology program puts that power in your hands.
Use your problem-solving skills and technical mindset to design solutions that keep energy systems reliable, sustainable and balanced. With a global reliance on electricity and renewable energy, your expertise will directly impact how the world stays powered and connected.
Hands-on training for high-demand careers
Master the technology behind modern electronics, circuits and energy systems through hands-on labs and practical coursework. Choose from two certificates or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree to gain career-ready skills for high-demand roles like electrical engineering technician, electronics technician or industrial maintenance technician.
Explore your program options and let us know which one interests you. We'll help you get started.
Highlights
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Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities
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Career Degrees Available
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Career Certificates Available
Refine your skills into an in-demand career by earning a career certificate in 1 year or less.
Choose your electrical engineering technology program
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Career Degree
Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $11,025* (estimated)
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Career Certificate
Electrical/Electronic Maintenance Certificate
- Cost
- $5,425* (estimated)
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Career Certificate
Electronics Technology Certificate
- Cost
- $5,250* (estimated)
*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.
Career degrees & certificates: What's the difference?
For degree-seeking students who want to start a new career or advance their current career.
Full-time students can earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.) at CLC in two years. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses can even earn college credits, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university to apply toward a bachelor's degree.
For certificate-seeking students who want to earn job skills for entry-level occupations or increase their career opportunities.
You can complete a certificate in less than two years. Many certificate programs include career degree courses, allowing you to stack certificates toward an A.A.S. degree.
Need help getting started?
Ask us for help. Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will help you:
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
Career-focused courses
Build a strong foundation in electrical and electronics theory through hands-on lab work, covering topics from AC/DC circuits and digital logic to microcontrollers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial power systems.
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Complete the application form to begin your program.
Then a Career and College Navigator (CCN) will reach out to answer your questions and get you onboarded. Explore steps to apply at CLC.
Train for in-demand careers
Discover what students love about the electrical engineering technology program at CLC. Picture yourself here:
Small classes, affordable tuition and easy transfer
At CLC, you'll learn in a supportive, student-centered environment where instructors focus on teaching—not research. That means more one-on-one mentoring, personalized feedback and meaningful connections that help you succeed in your electrical engineering studies.
You'll master the same core curriculum and technical concepts taught at four-year universities while benefiting from the individual attention and accessible instructors that only small class sizes can offer.
Save on tuition costs while building a strong foundation in electrical technology, then transfer to a four-year university to complete your bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Systems Technology, Electrical Engineering or related STEM fields. Our Academic Success Advisors will help you create a personalized degree pathway and ensure your credits transfer smoothly.
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CLC E.E.T. programs in the news
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How to transfer credits from CLC to a 4-year college
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