OSU Institute of Technology: The STATE's University
Oklahoma State University

Electrical Construction Technology

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Mike Buscher
Project Manager
Alliance Electrical Contractors
Tulsa, OK

"The curriculum is specifically designed around industry needs to prepare well-rounded apprentices. I have hired several of the program's graduates."

By the year 2014, the national need for electrical workers will rise to more than 734,000 - a figure 78,000 beyond the number currently employed in the field. Will you be ready to meet this demand? The rewards are great in terms of pay, promotions and security. When you graduate you may be:

  • An apprentice for an electrical contractor
  • A design and engineering assistant for an engineering firm
  • A maintenance electrician for a manufacturing plant
  • A journeyman electrician, advancing to electrical contractor, commanding a higher salary at each level.

Earn!

"Our graduates usually enter the workforce as third year apprentices with an average starting salary of $30,000 to $50,000 a year," says Rex Godsey, Construction Faculty.

Learn!

OSU Institute of Technology is one of a few schools in the country to offer a degree in electrical construction. Our degree prepares you to work in all areas of the electrical industry - residential, commercial, industrial, field engineer, national electrical code inspector, estimating, and design. "OSU Institute of Technology instructors are very knowledgeable," said Tyson Baughn, a 2007 graduate from Beggs, OK.

Achieve!

Recently, 14 graduates found jobs in 14 individual areas of specialization. The electives you choose shape your path: engineering, construction, or business. You can work inside or outside. It's up to you.

Advance!

Electronics technicians who demonstrate skill and leadership ability may be promoted to lead-level and supervisory-level positions.