Electronic Technology

Anoka Technical College's Electronic Technology diploma program provides students with the technical knowledge necessary to start their career in electronics and manufacturing support.

Students will obtain a solid education in electronic fundamentals, as well as system-level troubleshooting through the following skills:

Mechatronics
Lasers and optics
Robotics
Computer troubleshooting A+
Networking
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
LabView programming applications

Affordable education with part-time options

Hands-on education taught by industry experts

Curriculum designed by industry partners

Potential Jobs:

Electronics Technologist
Electronics Technician

Salary Information:

Median Wage: $30.09 per hour
Top Earners: $45.88

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.

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Part Time Options

Students can choose to complete any of the electronics programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guides. Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisor for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

Below, new students can find the first semester part-time course options. After the first semester, work with your faculty advisor to plan future semesters.

Course options may differ depending on whether you plan to start in the fall or spring semester. ETEC courses for new students are not always available in the spring term. A full-time student in any electronics program would take 16 credits their first semester. Part-time students must take a minimum of 10 credits.

Important: Students who place below college-level on the ACCUPLACER tests for Arithmetic and QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Stats) mathematics may benefit from starting with developmental math courses before any ETEC courses.

First Semester

ETEC 1102, ETEC 1113, ETEC 1141

These 3 courses are corequisites and therefore must be taken together.
In addition to developmental math courses, AAS degree students starting in the spring semester also have the option of starting with general education courses if no ETEC courses are being offered