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Delivery: A mix of daytime and online courses.
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer; Full- or Part-Time.


Solar Energy Testimonials

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Solar and Renewable Energy student installing a solar panel

Potential Job Titles

Faculty supporting students with the installation of Solar Panels on the roof on East Campus.
  • Solar/Photovoltaic Installer
  • Solar Assessor
  • Installation Supervisor
  • Industrial Technician

Salary Data

Solar/Photovoltaic Installer*
Average Wage: $15.00-$25.00/hour

Installation Supervisor
Average Wage: $18.22/hour
Top Earners: $23.36/hour

Electrician**
Average Wage: $36.88/hour

Solar Assessor*
Average Wage: $15.00-$25.00/hour

Industrial Technician
Average Wage: $22.62/hour

* This is a new and emerging career field. Job title and salary data is difficult to estimate at this time. Please refer to the following websites for current information:
Minnesota Energy Careers | Minnesota Green Careers | Minnesota Renewable Energy Society

** After passing the Journeyman’s Exam and becoming a licensed electrician.

Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu