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Job Placement

Salaries & Advancement:

The rapid pace of innovation in electronics feeds competitive pressures, forcing improvements and updates in manufacturing and product designs faster than ever – and creating an incredible career market for skilled, technical electronics professionals.

The employment outlook for skilled electrical and electronics technicians continues to look strong. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, the median annual earnings of electrical and electronics engineering technicians were $46,310 in 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $36,290 and $55,750.

Electronics technicians with advanced training and skills may advance to specialists or troubleshooters who help diagnose difficult problems. Skilled craft, supervisory and management positions also offer higher earning potential.

Technicians in Demand:

Electronics Technology graduates hold important positions with wholesale trade companies, electrical repair shops, manufacturers of electronic components, the telecommunications industry and at military installations. Graduates can also operate their own businesses and work as contract consultants.

The BLS identifies specific locales as “centers” of the electronics industry. Easier access to recent innovations and an atmosphere that fosters product improvement help to create these clusters. Centers in Texas, Massachusetts and Oregon are emerging to join the “Silicon Valley,” a concentration of integrated circuit and computer firms in California.

The Technical Advantage:

TSTC Electronics Technology students use many types of equipment and software to gain the competitive edge. These include:

Multimeters to measure voltage, amps and Ohms;
Signal generators;
Oscilloscopes;
Computer-aided design equipment; and more.

Professional Associations:

TSTC students in Electronics Technology can network with established industry professionals through the program's advisory committee. Professional organizations such as the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies – NICET – also offer networking opportunities.

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