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Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

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FINANCIAL AID RATE

90%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Electrician Training

The electrician program at Nunez Community College prepares students for careers as electrical contractors, inspectors, estimators, project managers, electricians, linemen, and wiremen. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical apparatus and systems. Program courses include: principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer electrician training.

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Nunez Community College

2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA

Nunez Community College, located in Chalmette, Louisiana, is a public two year institution formed in 1992 through the merger of the Elaine P. Nunez Technical Institute and St. Bernard Parish Community College, and as a result offers vocational and academic programs, unusual for the state. The school was damaged in 2005 due to the arrival of Hurricane Katrina, but was able to resume operation in 2006.

Academics

Nunez Community College offers comprehensive education opportunities through programs that allow for academic transfer or vocational training. Academic transfer programs offer an education that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Degree programs at Nunez allow students to pursue an education in a high demand industry or field with the purpose of pursuing a career in that area upon graduation. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Nunez Community College is an open enrollment institution that maintains only the most minimal of requirements for admission. Interested students should complete the application and pay all fees, as well as submit transcripts and test scores if available. Participation in orientation and meeting with an academic adviser are also encouraged. Prior to registration students may be asked to take a placement exam to determine the general education courses. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the school's primary source for determining need when distributing funds.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nunez Community College offers a less than two-year award program in electrician.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male35
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black20
Hispanic5
White13
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown1

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

Upon completion of the Electrician program at Nunez Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Electricians

Description

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electricians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • New Orleans-Metairie, LA
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Hourly Rate: $23.28
    • Average Annual Salary: $48430

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Description

Install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, security and fire alarm systems installers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • New Orleans-Metairie, LA
    • Total Employment: 310
    • Average Hourly Rate: $18.41
    • Average Annual Salary: $38290

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Description

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, signal and track switch repairers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.1% from 2014 to 2024

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Nunez Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Nunez Community College may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Nunez Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The most popular sport is listed below:

  • Baseball
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