Electrician Schools in Columbus, MS

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Columbus, Mississippi. 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 Columbus, MS

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS 22 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 385
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS 47 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 770
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, MS 53 miles away BOC Score 63.0
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  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 984
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, AL 56.3 miles away BOC Score 40.6
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 909
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Bevill State Community College

Jasper, AL 69.5 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 1,889
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, MS 80.5 miles away BOC Score 56.6
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 419
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Meridian Community College

Meridian, MS 80.9 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 893
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

East Central Community College

Decatur, MS 84.2 miles away BOC Score 46.4
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 297

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#9

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 88 miles away BOC Score 38.3
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 463
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 89.5 miles away BOC Score 27.8
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 370

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Mississippi Electrician Salary Snapshot

Mississippi
Mississippi Median Pay $60,860 $29.26 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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