Solar Energy Technology Degree

The ever-expanding field of Solar Energy Technology is an area in business focused on the mechanics, design, and installation of renewable energy systems. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer solar energy technology degrees.

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Eastfield College

Also known as A&M-Commerce

2600 South Neal Street, Commerce, TX

Eastfield College, located in Mesquite, TX, is a two-year college located in a suburban environment outside of Plano. EFC’s enrollment policy is considered “public”, meaning the school ensures a 100% acceptance rate.

Academic programs and majors at Eastfield College include business management, communications, computer and information systems, security and protective services, visual and performing arts, public administration, as well as liberal arts.

Prospective students can earn associate degrees in these subjects and more, and certificate programs are also offered, all for a low cost, competitive in state tuition rate of under $2,500 per year.

Lacking dormitories, EFC is a commute-only campus. This will likely prove beneficial for older students and other potential students with responsibilities outside of classes, such as those with jobs and/or young children.  Course scheduling at Eastfield College takes this into consideration, making the campus an excellent choice for part-time students.

Athletically-minded students will find that Eastfield College offers a number of sports choices for both men and women. Team sport activities offered at Eastfield College include baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, and soccer.

Students desiring a quick bite to eat between classes have access to not only several conveniently located vending machines, a campus bookstore, but also a full-service Subway restaurant, open from breakfast to dinner.

For more information on academic programs, services, and campus life at Eastfield College, visit the school website.

Students Enrolled in the Solar Energy Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. A&M-Commerce has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Electrical Engineering Technologists

Description

Assist electrical engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design. May prepare layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems, supervise the flow of work, estimate project costs, or participate in research studies.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electrical engineering technologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $59240
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 760
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $54150

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Description

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).