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Electrician schools in Pennsylvania
22 schools in Pennsylvania offer electrician programs (13 of them public), with 14 certificate and 13 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $43,091 a year after finishing, compared with $44,727 nationally.
All electrician programs in Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA | Community college | Certificate | 29 | $133,940 | $174,649 | n/a | $4,962 |
| Pennsylvania College of TechnologyWilliamsport, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 48 | $61,855 | $72,531 | $13,026 | $18,690 |
| Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 13 | $54,752 | $47,447 | n/a | $7,193 |
| Rosedale Technical CollegePittsburgh, PA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 23 | $49,678 | $56,469 | $12,000 | n/a |
| Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, PA | Community college | Certificate | 39 | $49,309 | $45,622 | n/a | $7,020 |
| New Castle School of TradesNew Castle, PA | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 66 | $46,855 | $54,636 | $11,987 | n/a |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolWashington, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 27 | $46,291 | $49,496 | $9,413 | $13,882 |
| Johnson CollegeScranton, PA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 51 | $44,757 | $54,728 | $12,000 | $22,100 |
| Orleans Technical CollegePhiladelphia, PA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 87 | $43,481 | $51,716 | $7,600 | $17,172 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-AllentownAllentown, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 39 | $42,700 | $53,760 | $9,292 | $34,545 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyLancaster, PA | Community college | Certificate | 35 | $40,854 | $49,837 | $5,500 | $9,050 |
| Pennco Tech-BristolBristol, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 187 | $38,967 | $43,707 | $5,500 | $18,750 |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology CenterJohnstown, PA | Public technical school | Certificate | 20 | $37,903 | $47,548 | $4,400 | $22,750 |
| Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | $162,329 | n/a | $6,018 |
| Reading Area Community CollegeReading, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | $151,311 | n/a | $6,630 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeJohnstown, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | $134,473 | n/a | $7,320 |
| Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 84 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,962 |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology CenterAltoona, PA | Public technical school | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $21,360 |
| Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg, PA | Community college | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,193 |
| Laurel Technical InstituteHermitage, PA | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,565 |
| Laurel Technical InstituteUniontown, PA | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,565 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville, PA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,616 |
| Luzerne County Community CollegeNanticoke, PA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,350 |
| Luzerne County Community CollegeNanticoke, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,350 |
| Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem, PA | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,850 |
| Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,850 |
| Rosedale Technical CollegePittsburgh, PA | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Cities with the most programs: Pittsburgh (2), Johnstown (2), Williamsport (1), Harrisburg (1), Media (1), New Castle (1), Washington (1), Scranton (1), Philadelphia (1), Allentown (1), Lancaster (1), Bristol (1).
What counts: electrical and power transmission installers, including electricians and lineworkers.
Frequently asked questions
How many electrician schools are in Pennsylvania?
22 schools in Pennsylvania awarded electrician certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 14 certificate and 13 associate programs.
Which electrician program in Pennsylvania has the highest earnings?
Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, where certificate graduates earned a median of $133,940 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest electrician school in Pennsylvania?
By yearly tuition and fees, Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh charges $4,962 (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 Pennsylvania?
The typical certificate program in Pennsylvania reported median earnings of $43,091 one year after graduation and $49,667 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.