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Kansas BLS Data:

BLS Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017); Mean Wages of selected occupation in Kansas. Manhatan Tech does not guarantee the below wages.

Employment Number in Kansas:

Average Mean Kansas Wage:
1,520 $72,210

Program Mission

The Electric Power & Distribution program enhances students’ knowledge and technical skills required to succeed in the electrical distribution industry. Graduates of the Electric Power & Distribution (EPD) program will be able to successfully install, maintain, and operate electrical systems to supply electrical energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and to join gas and electrical underground generation facilities.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate will:

  1. Develop the necessary skills to gain entry-level employment in the electrical field.
  2. Develop industry-wide safe work practices per American Public Power guidelines.
  3. Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  4. Develop the mathematical skills necessary to calculate electrical loads, weights, and measures.

Certification Opportunities

  • Technical Certificate
  • Climbing Certificate
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Hurt Man Rescue Certificate

Career Opportunities

  • Lineman
  • Municipal Worker