Electrician Schools in Port Arthur, TX

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Port Arthur, Texas. 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 Port Arthur, TX

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX 15.5 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 658
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Lamar Institute of Technology

Beaumont, TX 16.8 miles away BOC Score 48.0
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,222
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA 52.1 miles away BOC Score 49.8
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  • 3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave Lake Charles, LA 70615
  • (337) 421-6565
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 2,424
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Lee College

Baytown, TX 63.5 miles away BOC Score 53.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 1,969

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#5

Galveston College

Galveston, TX 66 miles away BOC Score 55.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 777
  • Online programs available

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#6

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX 72.5 miles away BOC Score 54.8
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  • In-state tuition: $2,490
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,690
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 32%
  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 4,558
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

University of Houston

Houston, TX 85.4 miles away BOC Score 73.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 2,009
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Tulsa Welding School-Houston

Houston, TX 85.9 miles away BOC Score 43.3
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 3,990

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 86.5 miles away BOC Score 32.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 283
  • Online programs available

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#10

Houston Community College

Houston, TX 87.3 miles away BOC Score 46.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87
  • Annual completions: 3,285
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Texas Electrician Salary Snapshot

Texas
Texas Median Pay $58,570 $28.16 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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