Electrician Schools in Carbondale, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Carbondale, Illinois. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Electrician Schools Near Carbondale, IL

#1

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL 0.7 miles away BOC Score 55.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 599
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL 7.6 miles away BOC Score 51.1
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  • In-state tuition: $4,630
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,540
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 61
  • Annual completions: 779
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 32.5 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 410
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Shawnee Community College

Ullin, IL 32.6 miles away BOC Score 51.6
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 611
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL 32.7 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,101

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

Cape Girardeau, MO 36.2 miles away BOC Score 59.8
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  • 1080 S. Silver Springs Rd. Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-7511
  • (573) 334-0826
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 164

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY 55.5 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 3,263
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL 58.1 miles away BOC Score 54.8
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  • In-state tuition: $4,800
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,570
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 75
  • Annual completions: 1,332
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL 66.8 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 83
  • Annual completions: 3,390
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO 69.2 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 253
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Illinois Electrician Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $99,560 $47.87 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

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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