Electrician Training

The electrician program at Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical 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 Minnesota colleges that offer electrician training.

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Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College

226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN

Established in 1910, Saint Paul College has offered comprehensive learning opportunities to students to enhance their economic opportunity in society. Since its conception, the Saint Paul College has been teaching students a wide spectrum of programs and has been ranked as the #1 community college in the country according to Washington Monthly Magazine in 2010 and 2013.

The school is focused in collaborative learning of the student and it currently has  39 associate degree programs and 60 certificate programs. Today, the school is famous for its healthcare-related  and engineering programs. However, they are also famous for their human resource and management programs.

Saint Paul College is a 520,000 square foot campus nestled in a 30-acre land and offers great facilities to students such as an in-campus bookstore, cafeteria, veteran’s center, health and fitness facilities as well as a student center. On the other hand,  the tuition fee rate of Saint Paul College varies between $162 and $262 per credit depending on the program. However, students can still save if they apply for The Power of YOU program which is a scholarship grant unique only for Saint Paul College.

When it comes to being academically competitive, there were about 856 students who began their foundation with Saint Paul College  and have transferred to a four-year college in 2009. The school is also covered by the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum that give credit to the students’ units from Saint Paul College.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

• St. Cloud, MN
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $50170

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

• St. Cloud, MN
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $50880

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).