At A Glance
Associate degree program with extensive hands-on training in residential, commercial, and industrial electricity.
Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce in multiple career pathways in the electrical field and obtain the technical skills for a sustainable career in a growing industry.
Electricians appear on the 2025 High Priority Occupations List for every Workforce Development Board in PA.
Available at the Bethlehem and Greensburg Centers.*
*Not available in Greensburg until Fall 2026.
Welcome to the Electrical Technology Program
Looking for a career that combines problem-solving with hands-on work, where every day brings new challenges to diagnose and fix? Then look no further than the Lackawanna College Electrical Technology program.
This program prepares and trains you for high-demand positions in the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical fields. The program offers you a comprehensive educational experience, combining theory with extensive hands-on training. Graduates of the program will learn the technical skills necessary to obtain a sustainable career as an Electrical Technician/Electrician.
This program is ideal for anyone interested in a career in the electrical field, including those with no prior electrical experience or training.
Your Career Starts Here
Employment of Electricians is projected to grow 11% nationally from 2023-2033, which is a much faster than the average for all occupations. Across the U.S., Electricians can earn between $39,430 and $106,030 with a median salary of $73,100 in Pennsylvania.
After earning your Electrical Technology degree, you can expect to find work in the following places of employment:
- Electrical Contractors
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Industrial Plants
- Residential and Commercial Construction Sites
- Hospitals
The types of jobs you can begin upon receiving your degree include:
- Electrician
- Electrical Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Electrical Apprentice
- Motor Control Technician
- PLC Maintenance Technician
More About the Program
Lackawanna College’s Electrical Technology program equips you with not only the technical skills required for a successful career, but also focuses on critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and the leadership skills required in the industry. You will receive a strong foundation in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, circuit design, and troubleshooting.
The second half of the program dedicates a significant portion of the curriculum to industrial controls and PLC programming and design. OSHA and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements are emphasized throughout the curriculum.
The Course Work
You will learn the following in your Electrical Technology classes:
- Electrical Theory
- Residential Wiring
- Electrical Floor Plans
- Residential/Commercial Circuit Design
- Three Phase Motors and Transformers
- AC/DC Motors and Generators
- Overcurrent Protection
- NEC Code Requirements
- Lighting Systems
- Commercial and Industrial Power Distribution
- Low Voltage Circuits
- Motor Control Circuit Design, Wiring and Troubleshooting
- PLC Programming, Design, Wiring and Troubleshooting
- Electrical Cost Estimating
- Raceway Systems and Conduit Bending
Program costs for student tools and consumables are to be determined.