Electrician Schools in Bluefield, WV

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Bluefield, West Virginia. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Electrician Schools Near Bluefield, WV

#1

Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV 1.2 miles away BOC Score 39.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 75
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Mercer County Technical Education Center

Princeton, WV 9.3 miles away BOC Score 64.7
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 194

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, VA 22.5 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 621
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

New River Community College

Dublin, VA 31.2 miles away BOC Score 53.9
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 865
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA 32.1 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • (276) 964-2555
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 466
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

New River Community and Technical College

Beaver, WV 33.9 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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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 309
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Fayette Institute of Technology

Oak Hill, WV 50.5 miles away BOC Score 80.4
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  • Graduation rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 78

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, VA 58.3 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 564
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Logan, WV 60.2 miles away BOC Score 32.7
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  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 215
  • Online programs available

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#10

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC 66.5 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 593
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

West Virginia Electrician Salary Snapshot

West Virginia
West Virginia Median Pay $64,810 $31.16 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

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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