Industrial Electronics and Electrical Maintenance Technology
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
- Penn Foster College’s affordable, online Associate Degree in Industrial Electronics and Electrical Maintenance Technology can help you gain the skills to take the first steps toward a career in the industrial technology industry. You’ll cover the foundational knowledge that is necessary to the industry, from working with computer and peripheral equipment to designing electrical equipment, from home, and around your schedule.
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
12 Months
Costs
$1.5k
Leads to
$61.9k careers
Example Career
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$37,830
$61,890
$80,640
$18.19
$29.76
$38.77
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Industrial electronics technician maintains and repairs the electronic equipment used in manufacturing facilities, such as PC-based controllers, air conditioning and heating systems, boilers, and conveyors. They may be responsible for installing, inspecting, and improving the efficiency of equipment as well.
With an average salary of $58,350 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) for electro-mechanical technicians, now’s a great time to start working toward a career in the field.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Our online Associate Degree program consists of 4 semesters. Your classes will cover Introduction to Technical Drawings, Fundamentals of Electricity, Electrical/Electronic Measurements, Drafting Electrical and Electronic Schematics, and more.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered by your Penn Foster Program. You should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where you plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in your Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
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