Electrical Engineering Technology

Get an education that pays with the 2-year Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S. degree at Nashville State. Here, you will learn how to install, test, and maintain systems with circuit analysis and design, computer technology, and analog and digital electronics.

Associate of Applied Science

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In your courses you will study low voltage distribution, control systems, and power distribution systems along with the corresponding equipment. You’ll get a mix of theory and practice in a lab setting as you learn about AC and DC motors and generators, ladder logic, programmable logic controllers, power electronics, electrical codes, testing, measurement, and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).

Length

Two years

COSTS

About $10,397 total in tuition and fees.

 

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After Nashville State

You will be prepared for several high-paying careers. Find a job as an Industrial Technician, PLC Technician, or in Utilities/Power Maintenance. Ask Career Services for help as you begin your search.

 

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Campus Availability: The majority of Electrical Engineering Technology courses are only offered on our White Bridge campus, however some may be available online. Gen ed courses are available on all campuses and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

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Get the Best Education from an Accredited Program

Our Electrical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). 

 

 Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering 

Graduation Rate 17.5%
Retention Data    59%
Mean GPA of graduating class     3.4
Average Years to complete degree       1.9

 

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Availability of Awards and Scholarships

Scholarships, grants, loans; there’s plenty of aid available to make college affordable for you. Apply for Nashville State scholarships, federal financial aid, and Tennessee financial aid for college.

 

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Tuition and Fee Expenses to complete entire program $10,397

Career placement rates        75%

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Take your Education a Step Further 

Once completed, this degree will transfer to a B.S. in Industrial Electronics Technology from Tennessee State University. Students interested in transferring to TSU after graduation must complete MATH 1730 prior to enrolling at TSU or take the class through TSU during their first semester. 

 

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Credit for What You Know

You may be eligible to earn college credit based on the experience you already have. This experience could come from your job, the military, and more.

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Get In Touch

Program office

Shawn Wild

Dean of STEM

shawn.wild@nscc.edu
615-353-3117

K-240B, White Bridge Campus

 

Yvonne Anderson

Sr. Administrative Associate

Yvonne.Anderson@nscc.edu
615-353-3369

Room K-232, White Bridge Campus

 

Program FACULTY

Peter Ortner

Instructor, Electrical Engineering Technology

peter.ortner@nscc.edu
615-353-3463

Room W-44, White Bridge Campus

Donald Pelster

Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology

donald.pelster@nscc.edu
615-353-3514

Room W-46, White Bridge Campus