Electrician Schools in Sterling, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Sterling, Illinois. 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 Sterling, IL

#1

Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon, IL 5.2 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 639
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Highland Community College

Freeport, IL 33.4 miles away BOC Score 54.8
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  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 908
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL 42.9 miles away BOC Score 66.2
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  • In-state tuition: $4,560
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,680
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 399
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Illinois Valley Community College

Oglesby, IL 46 miles away BOC Score 58.3
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,200
  • Out-of-state tuition: $16,385
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  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,552
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA 46 miles away BOC Score 64.5
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 52
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL 50.2 miles away BOC Score 49.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,400

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#7

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI 70.1 miles away BOC Score 45.1
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  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 1,207

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#8

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI 76.4 miles away BOC Score 68.8
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 505
  • Online programs available

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#9

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL 76.7 miles away BOC Score 58.3
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  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 965
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL 81.3 miles away BOC Score 39.0
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 18,725
  • Online programs available

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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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