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College Programs—Energy Degrees & Certificates
The energy industry needs well-educated employees to fulfill exciting jobs throughout the country. Here, you'll find searchable educational opportunities which are organized by fields of study and alphabetized by college name. Click on the tabs below for a list of energy industry educational programs for each of our five partnering states.Idaho College Programs—Energy Degrees & Certificates
To find energy industry educational programs for the state of Idaho, select a field of study below.Select a Field of Study:
| Program / Website: | Degree(s): | College: |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship/Trade | ||
| See our Apprenticeship page for more information. | ||
| Electrical (General) | ||
| Environmental Technology | Technical Certificate, Associate | College of Southern Idaho |
| Energy Systems Technician | Technical Certificate | Eastern Idaho Technical College |
| Energy (General) | ||
| Energy Systems Technician | Technical Certificate | Eastern Idaho Technical College |
| Energy Systems Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology | Associate & Bachelor | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Energy Systems Electrical Engineering Technology | Certificate, Associate & Bachelor | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Energy Systems Mechanical Engineering Technology | Associate & Bachelor | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Energy Systems Wind Engineering Technology | Associate & Bachelor | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Energy Systems Nuclear Operations Technology | Associate & Bachelor | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Utility Executive Course | Course Series | University of Idaho |
| Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Boise State University |
| Electrical Engineering | Associate | College of Southern Idaho |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | University of Idaho |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| Environmental Science | Associate | North Idaho College |
| Environmental Contamination Assessment | Certificate | University of Idaho |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor, Master | University of Idaho |
| Environmental Water Science | Certificate | University of Idaho |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor, Master | University of Idaho-Coeur d'Alene |
| Meter Relay | ||
| Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology | Advanced Technical Certificate, Associate | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Nuclear | ||
| Energy Systems Nuclear Operations Technology | Associate | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Pre-Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Electrical Engineering | Associate | College of Southern Idaho |
| Sustainability | ||
| Environmental Technology | Associate, Technical Certificate | College of Southern Idaho |
| Technology | ||
| Energy Systems Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology | Associate | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Energy Systems Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Energy Systems Mechanical Engineering Technology | Associate | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
| Utility | ||
| Utility Executive Course | Course Series | University of Idaho |
| Wind | ||
| Energy Systems Wind Engineering Technology | Associate | Idaho State University-ESTEC |
Montana College Programs—Energy Degrees & Certificates
To find energy industry educational programs for the state of Montana, select a field of study below.Select a Field of Study:
| Program / Website: | Degree(s): | College: |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship/Trade | ||
| See our Apprenticeship page for more information. | ||
| Building Science | ||
| HVAC | Certificate | Flathead Valley Community College |
| Electrical (General) | ||
| Electrical Line Worker | Certificate | Fort Peck Community College |
| Electrical Technology | Associate | Montana State University-Northern |
| Electrical Technology | Certificate | Montana State University-Northern |
| Energy (General) | ||
| Welding for Energy Technology | Certificate | City College at Montana State University-Billings |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Certificate, Associate | City College at Montana State University-Billings |
| Energy Technology | Associate | Missoula College |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Associate | Montana State University-Great Falls |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Certificate | Montana State University-Great Falls |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Associate | Montana Tech |
| Electrical Line Worker | Certificate | Fort Peck Community College |
| Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Montana State University |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| Environmental Science | Associate | Blackfeet Community College |
| Environmental Science | Associate | Fort Peck Community College |
| Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | Bachelor | Montana State University |
| Environmental Science | Associate | Montana State University-Billings |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor | Rocky Mountain College |
| Environmental Management & Policy | Bachelor | Rocky Mountain College |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor | Rocky Mountain College |
| Environmental Science | Associate, Bachelor | Salish Kootenai College |
| Hydrology | Associate, Bachelor | Salish Kootenai College |
| Geography-Community and Environmental Planning Option | Bachelor | University of Montana |
| Geography-Community & Environmental Planning Option | Master | University of Montana |
| Resource Conservation | Bachelor | University of Montana |
| Resource Conservation | Master | University of Montana |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor | University of Montana Western |
| Environmental Technology & Compliance | Associate | Fort Peck Community College |
| Power Generation | ||
| Power Plant Technology | Associate | City College at Montana State University-Billings |
| Power Plant Technology | Associate | City College at Montana State University-Billings |
| Engineering Technology | Associate | Dawson Community College |
| Pre-Apprenticeship/Trade | ||
| Pre-Apprenticeship Line Program | Certificate | Montana Tech |
| Pre-Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Pre-Engineering | Associate | Montana State University-Billings |
| Pre-Engineering Technology | Associate | Montana State University-Billings |
| Sustainability | ||
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Certificate, Associate | City College at Montana State University-Billings |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Associate | Montana State University-Great Falls |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Certificate | Montana State University-Great Falls |
| Sustainable Energy Technology | Certificate, Associate | Montana State University-Northern |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Associate | Montana Tech |
| Sustainable Energy Technology-Wind | Certificate | Montana Tech |
| Technology | ||
| Environmental Technology & Compliance | Associate | Fort Peck Community College |
| Welding for Energy Technology | Certificate | City College at Montana State University-Billings |
| Engineering Technology | Associate | Dawson Community College |
| Wind | ||
| Sustainable Energy Technology-Wind | Certificate | Montana Tech |
Oregon College Programs—Energy Degrees & Certificates
To find energy industry educational programs for the state of Oregon, select a field of study below.Select a Field of Study:
| Program / Website: | Degree(s): | College: |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship/Trade | ||
| See our Apprenticeship page for more information. | ||
| Energy (General) | ||
| Renewable Energy Management | Associate | Chemeketa Community College |
| Energy & Resource Management | Certificate, Associate | Clackamas Community College |
| Energy Systems Maintenance Technician | Certificate | Clackamas Community College |
| Renewable Energy Systems Technology | Certificate, Associate | Clackamas Community College |
| Renewable Energy Systems Technology | Associate | Clackamas Community College |
| Utility Trade Preparation: Lineworker | Certificate | Clackamas Community College |
| Utility Workforce Readiness | Certificate | Clackamas Community College |
| Wind Energy Composites Technician | Certificate | Clackamas Community College |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Certificate | Clatsop Community College |
| Renewable Energy Technology | Certificate, Associate | Columbia Gorge Community College |
| Energy Management Technician | Associate | Lane Community College |
| Renewable Energy Technician | Associate | Lane Community College |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Bachelor | Oregon Institute of Technology |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Master | Oregon Institute of Technology |
| Renewable Energy Systems | Certificate, Associate | Portland Community College |
| Utility Management | Graduate Certificate | Willamette University |
| Energy Efficiency | ||
| Renewable Energy Systems Technology | Certificate, Associate | Clackamas Community College |
| Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | George Fox University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Oregon Institute of Technology |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | Bachelor | Oregon State University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Pacific University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Portland State University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor (Minor) | Portland State University |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | Master | Portland State University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | University of Portland |
| Electrical Engineering | Master | University of Portland |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| Natural Resource Systems: Environmental Science | Associate | Klamath Community College |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor, Bachelor (Minor) | Lewis & Clark College |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor, Bachelor (Minor) | Linfield College |
| Environmental Sciences | Bachelor | Oregon Institute of Technology |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor | Oregon State University |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor (Minor) | Oregon State University |
| Environmental Policy | Bachelor (Minor) | Pacific University |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor (Minor) | Pacific University |
| Environmental Studies: Policy, Culture & Society | Bachelor | Pacific University |
| Environmental Studies: Sustainable Design | Bachelor | Pacific University |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor | Portland State University |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor | Portland State University |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor (Minor) | Portland State University |
| Environmental Management | Master | Portland State University |
| Hydrology | Certificate | Portland State University |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor | Reed College |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor | Southern Oregon University |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor (Minor) | Southern Oregon University |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor | University of Oregon |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor, Bachelor (Minor) | University of Oregon |
| Environmental Studies | Master | University of Oregon |
| Environmental Policy | Bachelor (Minor) | University of Portland |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor | University of Portland |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor (Minor) | University of Portland |
| Environmental Science: Environmental Ethics & Policy | Bachelor | University of Portland |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor (Minor) | Western Oregon University |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor, Bachelor (Minor) | Willamette University |
| Sustainable Enterprise | Graduate Certificate | Willamette University |
| Pre-Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Engineering and Physics | Associate | Central Oregon Community College |
| Pre-Engineering | Associate | Southern Oregon University |
| Smart Grid | ||
| Smart Grid for Sustainable Communities | Course Series | Portland State University |
| Sustainability | ||
| Renewable Energy Management | Associate | Chemeketa Community College |
| Sustainable Energy Technician | Certificate | Clatsop Community College |
| Renewable Energy Technology | Certificate, Associate | Columbia Gorge Community College |
| Energy Management Technician | Associate | Lane Community College |
| Renewable Energy Technician | Associate | Lane Community College |
| Sustainable Building Advisor | Certificate | Lane Community College |
| Sustainability Coordinator | Associate | Lane Community College |
| Sustainable Building Advisor | Certificate | Mt. Hood Community College |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Bachelor | Oregon Institute of Technology |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Master | Oregon Institute of Technology |
| Environmental Studies: Sustainable Design | Bachelor | Pacific University |
| Renewable Energy Systems | Certificate, Associate | Portland Community College |
| Smart Grid for Sustainable Communities | Course Series | Portland State University |
| Sustainability | Bachelor (Minor) | Portland State University |
| Sustainable Enterprise | Graduate Certificate | Willamette University |
| Wind | ||
| Wind Energy Composites Technician | Certificate | Clackamas Community College |
Utah College Programs—Energy Degrees & Certificates
To find energy industry educational programs for the state of Utah, select a field of study below.Select a Field of Study:
| Program / Website: | Degree(s): | College: |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship/Trade | ||
| See our Apprenticeship page for more information. | ||
| Building Science | ||
| HVAC | Associate | Salt Lake Community College |
| Building Energy | Course | Salt Lake Community College |
| Energy (General) | ||
| Energy Management | Associate | Salt Lake Community College |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems | Certificate | Salt Lake Community College |
| Smart Grid | Course | Salt Lake Community College |
| Energy Efficiency | ||
| Building Energy | Course | Salt Lake Community College |
| Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Brigham Young University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | University of Utah |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Utah State University |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| Environmental Management | Master | Webster University |
| Sustainability | Certificate | Salt Lake Community College |
| Pre-Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Pre-Engineering | Associate | Southern Utah University |
| Pre-Engineering | Associate | Weber State University |
| Smart Grid | ||
| Smart Grid | Course | Salt Lake Community College |
| Solar | ||
| ETA Alternative Energy | Certificate | Professional Renewable Energy Training |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems | Certificate | Salt Lake Community College |
| Sustainability | ||
| Sustainability | Certificate | Salt Lake Community College |
Washington College Programs—Energy Degrees & Certificates
To find energy industry educational programs for the state of Washington, select a field of study below.Select a Field of Study:
| Program / Website: | Degree(s): | College: |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship/Trade | ||
| See our Apprenticeship page for more information. | ||
| Multi-occupational Trade Degrees | ||
| Apprenticeship Studies Degree | Bates Technical College | |
| AAS Multi-occupational Trades | Columbia Basin College | |
| Apprenticeships | Renton Technical College | |
| Apprenticeships | South Seattle College | |
| Multi-occupational Trades | Spokane Community College | |
| Multi-occupational Trades | Wenatchee Valley College | |
| Bachelor's Degree Programs | ||
| Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices | Bachelor's | Cascadia College |
| Bachelor of Applied Science: Sustainable Building Science Technology | Bachelor's | South Seattle College |
| BA in Energy Policy and Management | Bachelor's | Western Washington University |
| BS in Electrical Engineering | Bachelor's | Western Washington University |
| Building Science | ||
| Electrical Construction | Associate | Bates Technical College |
| Facilities Maintenance Engineer | Associate | Bates Technical College |
| Sustainable Building Science | Associate | Clover Park Technical College |
| Building Analyst | Certificate | Everett Community College |
| Sustainable Building Science Technology | Bachelor's | South Seattle Community College |
| Electrical (General) | ||
| Industrial Electronics & Robotics Technician | Associate | Bates Technical College |
| Industrial Electrical Technology | Certificate, Associate | Big Bend Community College |
| Electrical Maintenance & Automation | Certificate, Associate | Spokane Community College |
| Energy Systems Technology-Electrical | Certificate, Associate | Walla Walla Community College |
| Energy Science | Minor | Western Washington University |
| Electrical Technology | Associate | Yakima Valley Community College |
| Electrician | ||
| Electrician | Associate | Bellingham Technical College |
| Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security | Associate | Clover Park Technical College |
| Energy (General) | ||
| Energy & Science Technician | Certificate | Lake Washington Technical College |
| Energy Policy | Bachelor (Minor) | Western Washington University |
| Energy Efficiency | ||
| Energy Technology-Power Operations | Associate | Centralia College |
| Energy Technology-Power Operations | Certificate, Associate | Grays Harbor College |
| Entrepreneurship Program | Certificate | Peninsula College |
| Enery Audit Courses and Certification | Certificate | South Seattle College |
| Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Electrical Engineering Technician | Associate | Bates Technical College |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Eastern Washington University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Gonzaga University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Seattle Pacific University |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | Bachelor | Seattle University |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor, Master | University of Washington |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor, Master | Washington State University |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| Meter Relay | ||
| Instrumentation & Control Technology | Associate | Bellingham Technical College |
| Sustainable and Conventional Energy and Control Technology | Associate, Certificate | North Seattle Community College |
| Nuclear | ||
| Nuclear Technology | Associate | Columbia Basin College |
| Power Generation | ||
| Energy Technology-Power Operations | Associate | Centralia College |
| Energy Technology-Power Operations | Certificate, Associate | Grays Harbor College |
| Energy Technology-Power Operations | Associate | Spokane Community College |
| Plant Operations | Certificate, Associate | Walla Walla Community College |
| Pre-Apprenticeship/Trade | ||
| Pre-Apprentice Lineworker | Pre-Apprenticeship | Spokane Community College |
| Pre-Engineering (Electrical) | ||
| Pre-Engineering Electrical & Computer | Associate | Bellevue College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | Cascadia Community College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | Centralia College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | Edmonds Community College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | Everett Community College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | Green River Community College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | Lower Columbia College |
| Pre-Engineering-Electrical Engineering | Associate | North Seattle Community College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | Olympic College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | Shoreline Community College |
| Pre-Engineering-Computer & Electrical | Associate | South Seattle Community College |
| Pre-Engineering-Electrical & Computer | Associate | Tacoma Community College |
| Solar | ||
| Solar/Photovoltaic Design | Certificate | Columbia Basin College |
| Clean Energy Technology | Certificate, Associate | Shoreline Community College |
| Sustainability | ||
| Environmental Technologies & Sustainability | Associate, Bachelor | Cascadia Community College |
| Sustainable Building Science | Associate | Clover Park Technical College |
| BPI Building Analyst | Certificate | Everett Community College |
| Clean Energy Technology | Certificate, Associate | Shoreline Community College |
| Sustainable Building Science Technology | Bachelor | South Seattle College |
| Sustainable Design | Bachelor (Minor) | Western Washington University |
| Technical Customer Service | ||
| Technical Customer Service Representative | Certificate | Everett Community College |
| Technical Customer Service Representative | Certificate | Green River College |
| Wind | ||
| Wind Energy Technology | Certificate, Associate | Walla Walla Community College |