Renewable Energy Technology
How would you like to choose your own specialization in the dynamic career field of renewable energy? This flexible, two-year program gives you a solid foundation in the fundamentals of renewable energy with a focus on engineering technology. With this foundation, you will choose from a wide variety of electives to study your preferred area of specialization. The following types of electives may be of interest you: classes in electrical engineering technology, solar or wind technology, or environmental technology, among others.
This Associate's Degree program is designed with employer input to prepare you for a career in the field of renewable energy with an understanding of the engineering behind current and emerging technology.
Students enjoy well maintained facilities, modern labs, and small class sizes--all geared to help them apply theory to the real world.
Our Renewable Energy Technology program might be right for you if you...
- consider yourself a problem solver.
- are passionate about the environment.
- are interested in math and science.
- enjoy finding ways to improve processes.
- like working outdoors.
This program prepares students for careers in the field of renewable energy with a focus on engineering technology. The program is designed to give graduates a solid grounding in fundamentals while giving them a broad background in engineering technology. Industry-standard laboratories and facilities give students the opportunity to apply theory. Graduates will be prepared to become engineering technicians.
This program of study is designed to prepare students for the types of occupations listed below. The occupations listed are based on federal government information and represent the types of positions for which the program generally prepares graduates. The College makes no representation or warranty that its graduates have obtained these positions or that any future graduates will obtain these positions.
Important Notice:
The following consumer information is provided as required by federal regulations. This information is based on current and historical data and does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future performance. There are many factors that will change the cost of a program, the time to complete the program, or the amount of debt that an individual may incur in order to complete the program, including transfer credits, eligibility for grants or scholarships, the decision whether to attend on a full- or part-time basis, course failures, and non-continuous attendance. These figures represent general program information that may vary for individual students based on their circumstances. The College reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees and to add or delete programs of study at any time, in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.
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The amount quoted does not factor in individual circumstances such as transfer credits, course failures, and price changes. Books and supplies are included in the tuition. The College does not offer on-campus room and board. The amount quoted reflects the maximum amount of tuition and fees charged that have been charged for this program at the time this disclosure was published. However, the amount quoted above may be different than the tuition and fees in effect at your particular campus. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the College. Please contact the campus staff for the most current and accurate tuition and fee information available.
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What financing options are available to pay for this program?
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In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, graduates may use loans to finance their education. The median loan debt for program graduates is as follows. |
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The median loan debt for Federal loans is calculated based on students who graduated between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011, using the formula provided by the U.S Department of Education. An individual's loan debt will vary based on individual factors such as a student's decision to pay for the program from sources other than student loans or to borrow more than is needed to pay the direct costs of education, transfer credits, course failures, and program changes. Private educational loan data are based only on information reported to the College.
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What is the reported completion time for this program, assuming continuous, full-time enrollment?
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This program is designed to take 24 months to complete.
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The length of the program will vary based on individual circumstances such as choosing to attend less than full time, failing or retaking a course or courses, changing programs, or choosing to take a greater than full-time course load.
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What percentage of students completes this program within this time frame?
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The completion rate is calculated based on the cumulative results of students at all Virginia College locations that offer this program, who completed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The completion rate is calculated using the formula provided by the U.S. Department of Education. It may not include all graduates who actually graduated from the program within the maximum allowable timeframe.
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What is the job placement rate for students completing the program?
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The job placement rate listed above is based on the cumulative results of graduates from all Ecotech Institute campuses that offer this program and who were placed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The placement rate is calculated using the formula promulgated by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. This formula excludes graduates who are unavailable for placement due to medical issues, continuing education, active military service, and immigration concerns. The College makes no promise or guarantee of employment.
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