Electrician Schools in Gastonia, NC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Gastonia, North Carolina. 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 Gastonia, NC

#1

Gaston College

Dallas, NC 4.1 miles away BOC Score 51.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,186
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,330
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,444
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC 17.4 miles away BOC Score 46.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 837
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 20.2 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 5,637
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 24.3 miles away BOC Score 40.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,055

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 26.1 miles away BOC Score 72.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 1,289
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC 31.5 miles away BOC Score 50.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 939
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, NC 40.3 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 538
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, NC 41.5 miles away BOC Score 48.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,030
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,638
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 923
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Western Piedmont Community College

Morganton, NC 43.2 miles away BOC Score 58.4
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 275
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC 45.1 miles away BOC Score 46.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 610
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

North Carolina Electrician Salary Snapshot

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $56,800 $27.31 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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