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Portland Community College

Portland, OR
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Community College
Financial support information published

At a Glance

Location

Portland, OR

Program Type

Associate Degree, Apprenticeship

Electrical Specialties

Solar Electrical, Battery / Backup Power

Program Duration

Not published.

Estimated Tuition/Cost

$133/credit (OR resident) · $278/credit (non-resident)

Schedule

Not published.

Delivery Format

Not published.

Apprenticeship/Employer Connections

1 verified industry connection

Licensing/Exam Preparation

Not published.

Admissions/Application

Not published.

School Website

Data Last Verified

August 2026

About This Program

PCC's Electrical Technology program emphasizes sustainable energy integration, EV infrastructure, and solar — making graduates highly competitive in Oregon's growing clean-energy market.

Program Focus

This program provides balanced training across residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems.

Training Program Snapshot

School Size

20,033 students

NCES / IPEDS (2023–24)
Acceptance Rate

Open admissions

Community colleges generally accept all qualified applicants

Tuition (2024–25)

$133/credit (OR resident) · $278/credit (non-resident)

Per credit hour — annual total varies by credits enrolled

PCC Tuition & Fees (2024–25)
Reported Job Placement

Not available

Financial Aid

May be available

Federal financial aid, grants, and workforce training funding may be available. Contact the school's financial aid office for current program-specific options.

Enrollment and tuition figures are institution-wide from public data sources (IPEDS/NCES and official school pages) and may not reflect program-specific costs. Verify current tuition, aid, and placement information directly with the school before enrolling.

Data reviewed: August 2026

Industry Connections

Material training or career relationships supported by an official school, partner, or joint announcement.

Electrical Skills Pipeline

Core Skill Areas

Solar ElectricalBattery / Backup Power

Program Types

Associate DegreeApprenticeship

Official PCC course content covers PV wiring, grid-tie systems with battery backup, and stand-alone systems; PCC also publishes its AAS Electrician Technology apprenticeship.

High confidenceVerified: August 2026

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