Electrician Schools in Watertown, SD

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Watertown, South Dakota. 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 Watertown, SD

#1

Lake Area Technical College

Watertown, SD 2.9 miles away BOC Score 74.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 932
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD 44.9 miles away BOC Score 59.4
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  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 284
  • Online programs available

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#3

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN 78.2 miles away BOC Score 58.5
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  • In-state tuition: $6,491
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,491
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  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 1,146
  • Online programs available

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#4

Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell, SD 94.1 miles away BOC Score 78.9
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 769
  • Online programs available

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#5

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD 94.5 miles away BOC Score 69.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $7,650
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,650
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,193
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND 96.9 miles away BOC Score 72.6
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  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 633
  • Online programs available

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South Dakota Electrician Salary Snapshot

South Dakota
South Dakota Median Pay $61,390 $29.51 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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