Industrial Electronics
Program Description
The Industrial Electronics Technology program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, attitude, skills and potentially certification in the basic elements of Industrial Electronics. Students will begin by learning the basic laws of voltage and current, study various types of circuits and potentially use these theories to troubleshoot electronic equipment. Near the end of the program students will repair and build computers including the handling and replacing of circuit cards, drives, memory and the installation of hardware, which prepares them for the CompTIA certification.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Industrial Electronics Technology program can become employed as a telecommunications
technician, electronic/engineering technician or computer maintenance technician. Based on the course materials students are prepared for these specific jobs: IPCJ-standard, ICET, ETA, Customer Service; Cable and Harness, Inspection, Amateur Radio Licensure and A+ Certification. Additional information is available from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Skills Needed
Successful Industrial Electronic technicians have good eyesight and color vision, good mechanical ability, manual dexterity, above average math skills and a basic interest in diagnosing and repairing equipment. Because technicians are often part of a team, it is also important to have good communication skills and the creativity to identify and solve problems.
Expected Earnings/Salary
Earnings of Electronic/electronics engineering technicians as reported by the 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook are as follows:
Median earnings are $50,660 annually The middle 50 percent earn between $39,270 and $60,470 annually.
The highest 10 percent earn more than $73,200 annually Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of electrical and electronics engineering technicians are:
- Wired telecommunications carriers - $54,780
- Engineering services - 48,330
- Semiconductor and other electronic component
- manufacturing - 45,720
- Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control
- instruments manufacturing - 45,140
- Employment services - 38,910
Types of Programs Offered
There are three different levels of training in the Industrial ElectronicsTechnology Program:
Career Skills Certificate Basic Electronics OR
Advanced Microelectronics
Career Entry Certificate – Industrial Electronics
Associate in Applied Technology Degree – Industrial Electronics Technology
Click here for a list of required courses for each option.
Estimated Program Cost
Industrial Electronics (ILT)
| Award Level |
Credit Hours |
Est. Tuition/Fees |
Est. Books |
Total Est. Cost |
| Associate (AAT) |
75 |
$9,825.00 |
$1,500.00 |
$11,325.00 |
| Career Entry Certificate (CER) |
47 |
$6,157.00 |
$1,500.00 |
$7,657.00 |
| Career Skills Certificate (STC)- Basic Electronics |
24 |
$3,144.00 |
$600.00 |
$3,744.00 |
| Advanced Certification in Computer Programming Electronics Basic Electronics (STC) |
24 |
$3,668.00 |
$600.00 |
$4,268.00 |
*Estimates based on Fall 2011 Tuition/Fees. Subject to change without notice.
The varied levels of certification allow each student to customize the amount of training he/she desires based on individual career goals. The basic Career Skills certificate may be utilized as a means for immediate entry into the workforce or serve as a starting point for the Career Entry Certificate. In most cases, the credits received from one certificate level will transfer to a program of a higher level.
Contact the Office of Industrial Electronics at 256.551.1709 or visit building 200 on the main campus.