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  • Plug into a Career in Electronics and Computer Technology!

    The increase in computer use over the last decade has led to a demand for trained specialists in electronics and computer technology. Remington College's Electronics and Computer Technology Program is designed to provide you with the basic knowledge and skills you need to enter this dynamic field. The Electronics and Computer Technology Program is offered at our Memphis, TN college campus.

    Call or fill out the form below for more information on our Memphis Electronics and Computer Technology program!

  • Who should pursue a Computer and Electronic Technician career?

    High-tech innovations such as smart phones, laptop computers, tablet devices, and the Internet are just some of the electronic and computer technologies that shape the way we live today. If you find these technologies fascinating, you may want to consider an electronic and computer technology career.

    What industries typically have Computer and Electronic Technician jobs?

    • Radio and Telecommunications
    • Computer Software and Hardware
    • Information Technology Support
    • Personal Electronics Instillation and Repair

    As a worker in this field, you may find your niche as a telecommunications line installer, user support specialist, a technical installation or maintenance technician, an electronics repair expert, or IT administration support.(1) 

    What is the outlook for Computer and Electronic Technician Jobs?

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of Computer Support Specialists is expected to increase by 14 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Job growth will be fastest in several industries that rely heavily on technology.(2)

    To work as a radio and telecommunications equipment installer, a postsecondary education in electronics and computer technology is increasingly preferred and job prospects are best for those with computer skills and postsecondary training in electronics.(3)

    The BLS also expects the employment of electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers to grow 11 percent from 2008 through 2018, which is as fast as the average for all occupations.(4)

    Meanwhile job opportunities for electrical and electronics installers should be best for applicants with an associate’s degree in electronics, as employers often prefer applicants with an associate’s degree and/or professional certifications.(5) 

    Key Skills Required for Electronic Technician Jobs and Computer Technology Careers

    An electronics and computer technology degree program like the one with Remington College may offer versatile training for a career in electronics and computer support, maintenance, or development.

    An electronics and computer technology degree program can include courses in electrical systems, computer software, computer architecture, microprocessors, communications electronics, and more.(1) 

    To find out more about our Associate's Degree in Electronics and Computer Technology, you can call an admissions representative at  

    (1) Employment upon graduation not guaranteed.
    (2) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos306.htm
    (3) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos188.htm
    (4) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos187.htm
    (5) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos184.htm
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