Industrial Electronics Technology Degree

The immense field of Industrial Electronics Technology is an area of study blending engineering and manufacturing to help make production more efficient. An Industrial Electronics Technology degree will often have three primary career pathways: avionics, biomedical equipment, and electronics. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer industrial electronics technology degrees.

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Labette Community College

Also known as Washburn Tech

5724 SW Huntoon, Topeka, KS

About
Labette Community College, located in Parsons, Kansas, was founded in 1923 and was originally known as Parsons Junior College. The school was originally part of the local public school system, but eventually came under state jurisdiction, defining its role as a community college and the services it provides. The school was renamed Labette Community Junior College in 1967, and then again in 1980 to the current name as the definitions for junior colleges and community colleges were established.

Academics
The schools original purpose of providing transition to a four year institutions continues alongside programs aimed at providing career training. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution in order to complete the final two and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide students with an education in a high demand area or industry, providing the skills and abilities necessary to successfully enter the workforce and establish a long term career. Programs take between one and two years to complete and confer an associate degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• Dental Assisting
• Graphic Design
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Admissions and Financial Aid
Labette Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual interested in enrollment to do so through the submission of a completed application and payment of fees. Students should supply previous transcripts and test scores if available. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine need and program eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Electronics Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Washburn Tech offers a less than one year certificate program in industrial electronics technology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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 and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Description

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment employment is expected to grow at a rate of 0.1% from 2014 to 2024

Semiconductor Processors

Description

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

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