Electrician Schools in Portage, MI

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Portage, Michigan. 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 Portage, MI

#1

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI 5 miles away BOC Score 49.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 489
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 5.8 miles away BOC Score 63.3
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 974
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Michigan Career and Technical Institute

Plainwell, MI 17 miles away BOC Score 31.2
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 152

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Glen Oaks Community College

Centreville, MI 21.6 miles away BOC Score 46.3
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 87
  • Online programs available

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#5

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI 23.1 miles away BOC Score 44.1
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  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 671
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI 41.7 miles away BOC Score 36.7
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 217

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#7

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Angola, IN 49.3 miles away BOC Score 68.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 717
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 53.1 miles away BOC Score 41.4
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  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 1,119
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 55 miles away BOC Score 65.8
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 1,223
  • Online programs available

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#10

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 60.8 miles away BOC Score 52.2
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  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 606
  • Online programs available

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Michigan Electrician Salary Snapshot

Michigan
Michigan Median Pay $76,270 $36.67 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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