Residential Electrician
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Learn the skills that will help you take your first step toward a career as a Residential Electrician. With Penn Foster College, you can take affordable electrician courses online and study where and when you want. Our interactive program covers modern industry trends such as smart home technology, and includes a virtual simulation experience, student discounts from Snap-on, and complies with the latest version of the National Electrical Code®.
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
7 Months
Costs
$900
Leads to
$50.1k careers
Example Career
Electricians
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.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$36,900
$50,100
$78,030
$17.74
$24.09
$37.52
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
The demand for electricians is expected to grow by 10% between now and 2028. With over 74,000 electrician jobs expected to open up in the next several years, now is a great time to get the online electrical training that will help you pursue a career in this high-growth field. Nationally, the average annual salary for an electrician is $56,180 (data courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
On average, an entry-level Electrical Technician in Louisiana earns ~$19/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Penn Foster College’s online Residential Electrician program consists of ten courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for performing residential electrical jobs in a variety of settings — including construction or maintenance companies, manufacturing, and wholesale suppliers, and government agencies.
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 in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
Prospective students of the Legal Secretary program need to be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
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.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA