Electronics Program Costs

Electronic Control systems Technology, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S)

The 60-semester credit hour A.A.S degree program prepares students for entry-level positions in the installation, service, and repair of electrical and electronic systems used in manufacturing, automation, and process control. Students can expect to find employment as installers, technicians and electrical support workers.

Based on 2023-2024 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $10,888.50. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be viewed here.

Electrical Controls Certificate

The 30-semester credit hour certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in the installation, service, and repair of electrical and electronic systems used in manufacturing, automation, and process control. Students can expect to find employment as installers, technicians, and electrical support staff.

Based on 2019-2020 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $5,130.00. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be viewed here.

Electrical Power Certificate

The 31-semester credit hour certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in the installation, service, and repair of the electrical systems used in manufacturing and industrial control.

Based on 2023-2024 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $5,533.50. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be viewed here.

Cost of Attendance Estimate

Our tuition costs are less than half of what you’d pay at a public university and a fraction of the cost of a private college.

Below is Parkland’s estimated budget used to calculate cost of attendance. This is based on full-time, in-district and out-of-district students for the fall and spring semesters.
 

 

Full-time/In-district

Full-time/Out-of-district

Tuition & Fees

$4,284

$9,642

Loan Fees

$110

$110

Housing & Food

$9,400

$9,400

Books & Supplies

$1,200

$1,200

Transportation

$1,300

$1,300

Misc. Expenses

$1,600

$1,600

TOTAL

$17,894

$23,252

 

Your actual cost of attendance will vary based on your enrollment level, program of study (i.e. High-cost career programs/Tier 2 courses), cost of attaining a license/certification or first professional credential, living arrangements, transportation costs, and lifestyle. This information is provided to help you estimate cost so you can plan ahead and determine how much money you may need to attend Parkland College.

*Cost of Attendance is also used to calculate a student’s financial need, as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive.