Electrician Schools in East Palo Alto, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in East Palo Alto, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Electrician Schools Near East Palo Alto, CA

#1

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 7.3 miles away BOC Score 61.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,240
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Institute for Business and Technology

San Jose, CA 11.3 miles away BOC Score 55.4
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  • Graduation rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 1,477

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA 11.9 miles away BOC Score 75.8
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 352
  • Online programs available

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#4

Chabot College

Hayward, CA 12.2 miles away BOC Score 46.5
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 1,066

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#5

Ohlone College

Fremont, CA 12.8 miles away BOC Score 60.2
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 243
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 16.6 miles away BOC Score 86.3
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 719
  • Online programs available

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#7

CET-San Jose

San Jose, CA 16.8 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 331

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#8

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA 21.4 miles away BOC Score 70.7
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 524
  • Online programs available

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#9

Laney College

Oakland, CA 23.6 miles away BOC Score 17.6
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 415

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#10

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 24.9 miles away BOC Score 44.5
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  • Programs offered: 87
  • Annual completions: 2,534

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California Electrician Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $76,160 $36.62 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $63,190 $30.38 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 47-2111 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • NEC code curriculum and code-cycle year covered
  • Apprenticeship connections (4-5 year, 8,000+ hour pathway)
  • State journeyman and master electrician licensing steps
  • Hands-on lab hours (residential, commercial, industrial wiring)
  • OSHA safety certification (OSHA-10 or OSHA-30) included

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Career Overview

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