Electrician Schools in Rio Grande City, TX

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Rio Grande City, Texas. 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 Rio Grande City, TX

#1

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 37.5 miles away BOC Score 54.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 3,655
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville

Brownsville, TX 85.9 miles away BOC Score 40.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 975
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville

Brownsville, TX 88.2 miles away BOC Score 56.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 316

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#4

Laredo College

Laredo, TX 89 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 1,778

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#5

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX 98 miles away BOC Score 51.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 163
  • Online programs available

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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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Career Overview

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