Electrician Schools in Blacksburg, VA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Blacksburg, Virginia. 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 Blacksburg, VA

#1

New River Community College

Dublin, VA 16.6 miles away BOC Score 53.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 865
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VA 24.9 miles away BOC Score 54.1
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1,129
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Mercer County Technical Education Center

Princeton, WV 38.3 miles away BOC Score 64.7
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 194

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#4

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, VA 40.2 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 621
  • Online programs available

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#5

Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV 44.6 miles away BOC Score 39.2
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 75
  • Online programs available

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#6

Patrick & Henry Community College

Martinsville, VA 45.8 miles away BOC Score 56.2
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 341
  • Online programs available

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#7

Mountain Gateway Community College

Clifton Forge, VA 51.1 miles away BOC Score 42.0
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  • In-state tuition: $5,022
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,460
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  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 211

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#8

New River Community and Technical College

Beaver, WV 53 miles away BOC Score 42.3
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  • In-state tuition: $5,156
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,646
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  • Graduation rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 309
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC 60.5 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 593
  • Online programs available

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#10

Fayette Institute of Technology

Oak Hill, WV 65.6 miles away BOC Score 80.4
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  • Graduation rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 78

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Virginia Electrician Salary Snapshot

Virginia
Virginia Median Pay $62,900 $30.24 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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