Electrician Schools in Porterville, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Porterville, 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 Porterville, CA

#1

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA 24 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 2,591

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 45.4 miles away BOC Score 24.0
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  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 1,246

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#3

Lemoore College

Lemoore, CA 46.8 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 582
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA 47 miles away BOC Score 31.7
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 2,177

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#5

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA 49.1 miles away BOC Score 39.0
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 769

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#6

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Fresno, CA 62.7 miles away BOC Score 43.2
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 559

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#7

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 64.6 miles away BOC Score 41.3
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 2,221

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#8

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 65.3 miles away BOC Score 78.5
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  • In-state tuition: $7,350
  • Out-of-state tuition: $19,950
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  • Admission rate: 95%
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 337
  • 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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