Electrician programs in Virginia
20 electrician programs at 18 Virginia schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $44,844 one year after completion, 6% below the national median of $47,467. Median borrower debt is $14,750.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 47 | $49,948 | – | – |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 18 | $49,722 | – | – |
| Danville Community College | Danville, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 16 | $48,812 | – | – |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 23 | $40,876 | – | – |
| Centura College-Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | – | $35,618 | $14,750 | $168 |
| Centura College-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 35 | $35,618 | $14,750 | $168 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 35 | not reported | – | – |
| Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Brightpoint Community College | Chester, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| New River Community College | Dublin, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 37 | not reported | – | – |
| Paul D Camp Community College | Franklin, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Rappahannock Community College | Glenns, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 49 | not reported | – | – |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 50 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Electrician licensing is set state by state and usually requires documented apprenticeship hours in addition to classroom study. A school program can shorten the path but rarely replaces the hours requirement.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying electrician program in Virginia?
By reported one-year earnings, Virginia Highlands Community College leads at $49,948 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many electrician programs are in Virginia?
The Scorecard lists 20 certificate or associate programs in this field at 18 schools in Virginia.