Electrical Technology majors

Develop the practical skills needed to install, troubleshoot, and maintain photovoltaic, wind turbine, and solar thermal systems.

National Sustainable Structures Center
Students also may have the opportunity to benefit from interactions with Penn College's National Sustainable Structures Center, one of the nation's premier resources for technical training and education in the field.

Median annual wages of electrical and electronic engineering technicians were $53,240 in May 2008. (source)

Carl Gravely"What's unique about my education from Penn College is that it's one of a few that offers this growing program. The equipment is always changing to suit an ever-changing world of technology. Several companies I have talked with say that Penn College offers a major that suits their needs. Furthermore, we are taught more than what they expect, keeping in mind that several education moments have to be acquired in the field and on the jobsite first hand."

Carl Gravely, Building Automation Technology

Choose a degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Building Automation Technology

  • building automation-engineering technicians
  • HVAC temperature controls project engineer
  • controls-focused service technician
  • automation design engineer

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Electrical Technology

  • Industrial maintenance
  • Field service technician
  • Residential or commercial/industrial electrician
  • Electrical laboratory technician

Electromechanical Maintenance Technology

  • Commercial/industrial maintenance technician
  • Building superintendent
  • Maintenance superviser

Renewable Energy Technologies

  • wind turbine installer
  • photovoltaic system installer
  • solar thermal system installer
  • renewable energy technician

Certificate

Electrical Occupations

  • Electrical troubleshooter
  • Power company employee
  • Electrical tester or inspector
  • Self-employment in residential and commercial wiring

Related Majors

On-Site Power Generation
  • Programs in On-Site Power Generation are offered by the School of Natural Resources Management

Related Minors

  • A baccalaureate (Bachelor of Science [B.S.]) student may earn up to two minors
  • A student may not enroll in a minor within the same discipline as the declared major

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