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Electrician schools in Colorado
8 schools in Colorado offer electrician programs (5 of them public), with 8 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $63,142 a year after finishing, compared with $44,727 nationally.
All electrician programs in Colorado
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Griffith Technical CollegeDenver, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 0 | $80,750 | n/a | n/a | $12,175 |
| Trinidad State CollegeTrinidad, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 117 | $63,673 | $101,933 | $4,892 | $4,618 |
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 43 | $62,610 | $70,482 | $5,500 | $10,257 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-DenverDenver, CO | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 24 | $41,310 | $49,232 | $9,833 | $37,768 |
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,257 |
| Intellitec College-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 77 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $18,900 |
| Intellitec College-Grand JunctionGrand Junction, CO | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 39 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $23,730 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,662 |
| Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,016 |
| Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,016 |
| Trinidad State CollegeTrinidad, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,618 |
Cities with the most programs: Denver (2), Grand Junction (2), Colorado Springs (2), Trinidad (1), Lakewood (1).
What counts: electrical and power transmission installers, including electricians and lineworkers.
Frequently asked questions
How many electrician schools are in Colorado?
8 schools in Colorado awarded electrician certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which electrician program in Colorado has the highest earnings?
Trinidad State College in Trinidad, where certificate graduates earned a median of $63,673 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest electrician school in Colorado?
By yearly tuition and fees, Trinidad State College in Trinidad charges $4,618 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do electrician graduates make in Colorado?
The typical certificate program in Colorado reported median earnings of $63,142 one year after graduation and $70,482 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Electrician schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.