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Electrician schools in New York
9 schools in New York offer electrician programs (6 of them public), with 8 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $40,746 a year after finishing, compared with $44,727 nationally.
All electrician programs in New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 79 | $60,250 | $69,398 | $12,000 | $6,796 |
| SUNY College of Technology at DelhiDelhi, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 27 | $54,565 | $57,554 | $12,000 | $8,802 |
| SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 105 | $47,350 | $65,156 | $12,000 | $8,892 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-WhitestoneWhitestone, NY | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 306 | $41,310 | $49,232 | $9,833 | $29,124 |
| Berk Trade and Business SchoolLong Island City, NY | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 136 | $40,746 | $48,814 | $3,666 | $13,200 |
| Apex Technical SchoolLong Island City, NY | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 455 | $39,771 | $52,550 | $9,500 | $18,400 |
| SUNY College of Technology at CantonCanton, NY | Public university | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $53,767 | n/a | $8,742 |
| Clinton Community CollegePlattsburgh, NY | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,924 |
| Erie 1 BOCESWest Seneca, NY | Public technical school | Certificate | 118 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,000 |
| Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy, NY | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,796 |
| SUNY College of Technology at DelhiDelhi, NY | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,802 |
Cities with the most programs: Long Island City (2), Troy (1), Delhi (1), Alfred (1), Whitestone (1), Canton (1), Plattsburgh (1), West Seneca (1).
What counts: electrical and power transmission installers, including electricians and lineworkers.
Frequently asked questions
How many electrician schools are in New York?
9 schools in New York 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 New York has the highest earnings?
Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $60,250 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest electrician school in New York?
By yearly tuition and fees, Hudson Valley Community College in Troy charges $6,796 (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 New York?
The typical certificate program in New York reported median earnings of $40,746 one year after graduation and $50,891 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.