Electrician Schools in EL Centro, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in EL Centro, California. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Electrician Schools Near EL Centro, CA

#1

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA 4.2 miles away BOC Score 65.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,148
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,852
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,132
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ 62.1 miles away BOC Score 51.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68
  • Annual completions: 926
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage, CA 84.6 miles away BOC Score 44.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 269

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

UEI College-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA 88.5 miles away BOC Score 38.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 2,097

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

CET-San Diego

San Diego, CA 90.1 miles away BOC Score 59.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 347

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA 92.9 miles away BOC Score 42.0
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,146
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,002
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 572
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA 97.4 miles away BOC Score 55.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 1,721
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

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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