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Electrician training in Kentucky

16 electrician training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

16 schools offer these electrician programs, and Kentucky has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems. Most learn the trade in a four- or five-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training, and most states require electricians to pass a test and be licensed.1

In Kentucky, all 16 programs take students without a high school diploma.

By kind, the 16 programs here are electrician (associate degree, 9 programs), electrician certificate or diploma (5 programs), residential electrician (1 program) and pre-apprenticeship (1 program).

See the 16 programs

How much does electrician training cost in Kentucky?

Two-year degrees (9 programs)
$10,145 to $11,424most of them
Other electrician programs (7 programs)
$2,595 to $9,918all 2 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
37%
Working 6 months later
77%
Earned a year, estimated
about $36,500
Length
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kentucky may also offer electrician training. How these figures are made

Is there free electrician training in Kentucky?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

All 16 electrician training programs in Kentucky approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Technology

    Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

    Elizabethtown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, ElizabethtownElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,268

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Electrical Technology at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
    More details about Electrical Technology at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,226
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,359
    Students counted
    486
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,268
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    School website, Electrical Technology at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Technology

    Big Sandy Community And Technical College

    Prestonsburg

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Big Sandy Community And Technical College, PrestonsburgElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$18,300
    Price if you pay yourself$11,348

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Electrical Technology at Big Sandy Community And Technical College
    More details about Electrical Technology at Big Sandy Community And Technical College
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,567
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    302
    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,348
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Big Sandy Community And Technical College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    MIT-Electrical Technology

    Gateway Community and Technical College

    Florence

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Community and Technical College, FlorenceElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$11,760
    Program website, MIT-Electrical Technology at Gateway Community and Technical College
    More details about MIT-Electrical Technology at Gateway Community and Technical College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,041
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    248
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,760
    Program website, MIT-Electrical Technology at Gateway Community and Technical College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Technology

    Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Madisonville Community College, MadisonvilleElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,300
    Price if you pay yourself$11,770
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Madisonville Community College
    More details about Electrical Technology at Madisonville Community College
    Finished
    21%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,833
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,300
    Students counted
    110
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,770
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Madisonville Community College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    MIT Electrical Technology

    Owensboro Community and Technical College

    Owensboro

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Owensboro Community and Technical College, OwensboroElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$63,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,040

    26 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, MIT Electrical Technology at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    More details about MIT Electrical Technology at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,953
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    33
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,040
    students trained with WIOA funding
    26
    Program website, MIT Electrical Technology at Owensboro Community and Technical College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Technology

    Maysville CTC

    Maysville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Maysville CTC, MaysvilleElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$63,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,624
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Maysville CTC
    More details about Electrical Technology at Maysville CTC
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,953
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,624
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Maysville CTC

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrician

    Mubea

    Florence

    No diploma needed

    Mubea, FlorenceElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Electrician at Mubea
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Residential electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Residential Electrician

    Northern Kentucky University

    Highland Heights

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northern Kentucky University, Highland HeightsResidential electrician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,595
    Program website, Residential Electrician at Northern Kentucky University
    More details about Residential Electrician at Northern Kentucky University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,595
    Program website, Residential Electrician at Northern Kentucky University

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Technology

    Hazard Community and Technical College

    Hazard

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hazard Community and Technical College, HazardElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,918
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Hazard Community and Technical College
    More details about Electrical Technology at Hazard Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,918
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Hazard Community and Technical College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    MIT Electrical Tech-Construction Electrician GOTS

    Somerset Community College

    Somerset

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Somerset Community College, SomersetElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,145
    Program website, MIT Electrical Tech-Construction Electrician GOTS at Somerset Community College
    More details about MIT Electrical Tech-Construction Electrician GOTS at Somerset Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $3,081
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,145
    Program website, MIT Electrical Tech-Construction Electrician GOTS at Somerset Community College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrical

    Southcentral KY Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southcentral KY Community and Technical College, Bowling GreenElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,660
    Program website, Electrical at Southcentral KY Community and Technical College
    More details about Electrical at Southcentral KY Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,145
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,660
    Program website, Electrical at Southcentral KY Community and Technical College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Technology

    Bluegrass Community and Technical College

    Lexington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bluegrass Community and Technical College, LexingtonElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,424
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
    More details about Electrical Technology at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $3,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,424
    Program website, Electrical Technology at Bluegrass Community and Technical College

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrician

    Collins Career Technical Center

    Chesapeake, OH

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Collins Career Technical Center, Chesapeake, OHElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Electrician at Collins Career Technical Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrician

    Western Kentucky University

    Bowling Green

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Western Kentucky University, Bowling GreenElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Electrician at Western Kentucky University
    More details about Electrician at Western Kentucky University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Electrician at Western Kentucky University

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    MIT Electrical Technology

    Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hopkinsville Community College, HopkinsvilleElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, MIT Electrical Technology at Hopkinsville Community College
    More details about MIT Electrical Technology at Hopkinsville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, MIT Electrical Technology at Hopkinsville Community College

  • Pre-apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Quick Start Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program

    Amteck University

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    Amteck University, LexingtonPre-apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Quick Start Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Amteck University
    More details about Quick Start Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Amteck University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Quick Start Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Amteck University

How to pay for electrician training in Kentucky

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in Kentucky

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Paid electrician apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.6

Financial aid and grants for electrician training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for electrician training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Electrician training in Kentucky

programs with a price cost under $10,000
4 of 11
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
28th of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
12 of 21
electrician training programs here, against the typical state's 12
16 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the electrician training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Electrician apprenticeships in Kentucky

Most electricians train in a four- or five-year apprenticeship. Each year usually brings about 2,000 hours of paid work on the job plus classes in electrical theory, blueprint reading, math, the electrical code and safety. Unions and contractor associations run most programs, and experience from the military or construction can shorten one. When you finish, you are a journey worker and can work on your own, subject to your state license.1

You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.6 The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. None of the electrician training programs on this page is an apprenticeship. There is also 1 pre-apprenticeship here, a course that prepares you to apply.

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

Electrician training in Cincinnati, Bowling Green, Lexington and other Kentucky cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Kentucky

How electrician training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Kentucky

Where the Kentucky electrician program numbers come from

Which Kentucky electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs Kentucky approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Kentucky offers.

How the prices and results of Kentucky electrician programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about electrician training in Kentucky

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electricians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List