Electrician Schools in Charleston, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Charleston, Illinois. 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 Charleston, IL

#1

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL 0.4 miles away BOC Score 56.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 544
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL 12 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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  • In-state tuition: $4,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,301
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 2,930

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN 41.1 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 435
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Parkland College

Champaign, IL 45.1 miles away BOC Score 40.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 811

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Richland Community College

Decatur, IL 47.1 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 605
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

Olney, IL 52.1 miles away BOC Score 57.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 737
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Danville Area Community College

Danville, IL 54.5 miles away BOC Score 41.5
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  • Programs offered: 67
  • Annual completions: 523

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN 65.4 miles away BOC Score 48.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78
  • Annual completions: 1,509
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL 78 miles away BOC Score 57.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,126
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL 83.8 miles away BOC Score 54.8
Tuition
  • 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

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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