Electronics Engineering Technology

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At WCJC, you get more than training – you get hands-on experience. Prepare for a career in electronics by designing, building, and testing projects in our labs.  The WCJC Electronics Engineering Technology program has been placing graduates in industry for over 55 years.  Students enrolled in the program learn electronics theory, and experience hands on training and skills in a laboratory setting.

Program Details

Learn more about our Electronics Engineering Technology program and find course descriptions in the WCJC Catalog.

Industrial Electronics Level 1 Certificate

Level I Certificate
Designed to provide an introduction to the field of Electronics Engineering Technology, this Level I Certificate will provide the basic knowledge needed to hold an entry-level position in industry in positions such as Electronics Assembler, Electronics Technician and Device Repair Technician and related roles. Courses in this Certificate can be applied to the A.A.S degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. 

Program Costs:
  • In-District Tuition / Fees: $2,261
  • Out-of-District Tuition / Fees: $3,298
  • Out-of-State Tuition / Fees: $4,182
  • Approximate textbooks and supplies: $500

Electronics Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Electronics Engineering Technology is a four-semester, 60-credit hour program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree. This program will teach you electronics theory, component-level troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, along with hands-on experience in our labs. 

Program Costs 
  • In-District Tuition / Fees: $9,290
  • Out-of-District Tuition / Fees: $12,950
  • Out-of-State Tuition / Fees: $16,070
  • Approximate textbooks and supplies: $1,300

Career Opportunities

The Texas Workforce Labor Market reports an average wage of $70,906 and a projected growth of 11%for career opportunities within this field by 2032. Here are job opportunities for your A.A.S. degree, along with their median salaries:

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians - $70,906
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians: $74,661
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment: $84,391
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment: $77,289
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation and Relay: $91,386
  • Electrical and Electronics Drafters: $74,822

Find more information, including education requirements, on Career Coach!

Meet the Faculty

Contact a faculty member with any specific questions you have about the program.

David Kucera

Department Head and Instructor

Mr. Kucera has been an instructor at WCJC for over 25 years. He earned his A.A.S. from WCJC and his B.A.A.S. from the University of Houston - Victoria. Prior to his teaching career, Mr. Kucera worked in the electronics industry for more than eight years. He is currently the Program Director.

Office: Wharton Campus, Peace Building 115
Phone: (979) 532-6342
Email: davidk@wcjc.edu

Gabriel Escobedo

Instructor

Mr. Escobedo has been an instructor at WCJC for over 5 years.  Before coming to WCJC, he worked as a test engineer, test technician, and a system debugger in the electronics and manufacturing industry. He earned his B.S. from Texas A&M University - Kingsville.

Office: Wharton Campus, Peace Building 206A
Phone: (979) 532-6341
Email: escobedog@wcjc.edu

 

Additional Program Information

Archived Administrative Master Syllabi

SCANS Matrix

  • Leonard Durham, Performance Technician, South Texas Project, Wadsworth, TX
  • Clarence Foytik, Micro-Smart Systems, Houston, TX
  • Dustin Hruzek, FW Murphy Production Controls, Controls Engineer, Rosenberg, TX
  • Marty Janak, Tidal Power Services LLC, Rosharon, TX
  • Donald Loocke, Texas Consulting Service-Mears HDD Services, Houston, TX
  • Johnathan Klotz, EJK Services LLC, Houston, TX
  • Kimberly Merriman, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Houston, TX
  • Jerry Muston, Hombre' USA, Houston, TX
  • Bill Rakowitz, YK Communications, Ganado, TX
  • Roel Rodriguez, FW Murphy Production Controls, Rosenberg, TX
  • Jeff Shoppe, SATAKE USA Inc., Stafford, TX
  • Dale Svatek, SATAKE USA Inc., Stafford, TX
  • Trey Thevenet, Tidal Power Services LLC, Rosharon, TX
  • Keith Trohta, Jacobs Technology, Houston, TX

All career and technical education opportunities at Wharton County Junior College follow policies of nondiscrimination offered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability including those with limited English proficiency. For information, see the Public Notice Regarding Career and Technical Education Programs. 
*In addition to Wharton County Junior College Admission criteria, students must comply with additional program specific admission criteria, where applicable. 

Todas las oportunidades de formación profesional y técnica en Wharton County Junior College se rigen por políticas de no discriminación y se ofrecen sin distinción de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad, incluyendo a personas con dominio limitado del inglés. Para más información, consulte el Aviso Público sobre Programas de Formación Profesional y Técnica.
*Además de los criterios de admisión de Wharton County Junior College, los estudiantes deben cumplir con criterios de admisión adicionales específicos del programa, cuando corresponda.

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