Electronics Technician
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Join the fast-paced exciting technology field today! Electronics technicians help to install, repair, maintain, or even sell hi-tech electronic equipment. In this online program, you can take the first steps to prepare for a variety of electronic technician jobs — all from the comfort of your own home and at a pace that's right for you. The Penn Foster Career School online Electronics Technician training program is also recognized by the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I).
In this program, students will learn the foundational skills that can help them be successful as electronics technicians with our robust course syllabus. Study basic electronic procedures, linear/digital technology, integrated circuit techniques, electrical repair, and much more in Penn Foster Career School’s Online Electronics Technician courses.
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
1 Month
Costs
$1k
Leads to
$71k careers
Example Career
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$36,930
$71,000
$111,120
$17.76
$34.13
$53.43
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Electronics technicians can work in a variety of areas, including repairing computers, copiers, fax machines, and entertainment systems, fixing electronic circuits and automated equipment, working as broadcast engineers, and more! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, the average annual pay for electronics technicians was $59,080.
It is estimated that an entry-level Electronics Technician position in Louisiana can expect to earn ~$25/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Graduating from the Electronics Technician training program can help you prepare for the Student Electronics Technician (SET) and the Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) certifications through the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I).
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 for this program must 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