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Electrician training in Michigan

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

17 schools offer these electrician programs, and Michigan 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 Michigan, 11 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 5 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does electrician training cost in Michigan?

$6,300 to $12,643 is what most electrician training programs in Michigan cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 19 programs with a price. All of them: $2,595 to $20,816

In the typical program

Finished the program
65%
Working 6 months later
89%
Earned a year, estimated
about $45,600
Length
41 to 98 weeks

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

Is there free electrician training in Michigan?

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

Electrician training in Detroit, Lansing, Jackson and other Michigan cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas and 3 online.

All 19 electrician training programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

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19 programs

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrician - AAS

    Delta College

    University Center

    No diploma needed

    Delta College, University Center · Electrician (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$50,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,724
    Program website, Electrician - AAS at Delta College
    More details about Electrician - AAS at Delta College
    Finished
    13%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,543
    Length
    104 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,556
    Students counted
    168
    a year, estimated
    $50,200
    price
    $9,724

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology (0134)

    Lansing Community College

    Lansing

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lansing Community College, Lansing · Electrician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,700
    Price if you pay yourself$11,286
    Program website, Electrical Technology (0134) at Lansing Community College
    More details about Electrical Technology (0134) at Lansing Community College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,171
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,300
    Students counted
    104
    a year, estimated
    $36,700
    price
    $11,286

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical

    Greater Michigan Construction Academy

    Midland

    No diploma needed

    Greater Michigan Construction Academy, Midland · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$54,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,962
    Program website, Electrical at Greater Michigan Construction Academy
    More details about Electrical at Greater Michigan Construction Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,490
    Length
    126 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $696
    Students counted
    99
    a year, estimated
    $54,000
    price
    $10,962

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical

    Southeast Michigan Construction Academy

    Madison Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Michigan Construction Academy, Madison Heights · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$57,900
    Price if you pay yourself$15,800
    Program website, Electrical at Southeast Michigan Construction Academy
    More details about Electrical at Southeast Michigan Construction Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,478
    Length
    134 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    84
    a year, estimated
    $57,900
    price
    $15,800

  • Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology for Apprentice Electrician Certificate

    Mott Community College

    Flint

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mott Community College, Flint · Electrician apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,151
    Program website, Electrical Technology for Apprentice Electrician Certificate at Mott Community College
    More details about Electrical Technology for Apprentice Electrician Certificate at Mott Community College
    Finished
    6%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,085
    Length
    43 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    78
    a year, estimated
    $36,300
    price
    $7,151

  • Electrician (associate degree)Several formatsNo diploma needed

    Electrician

    Jackson College

    Jackson

    No diploma needed

    Jackson College, Jackson · Electrician (associate degree) · Several formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,000
    Price if you pay yourself$20,816
    Program website, Electrician at Jackson College
    More details about Electrician at Jackson College
    Finished
    14%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,246
    Length
    130 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    77
    a year, estimated
    $41,000
    price
    $20,816

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Electrician - Certificate

    Jackson College

    Jackson

    No diploma needed

    Jackson College, Jackson · Electrician certificate or diploma · Several formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,299
    Program website, Electrician - Certificate at Jackson College
    More details about Electrician - Certificate at Jackson College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,412
    Length
    78 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    68
    a year, estimated
    $45,600
    price
    $10,299

  • Industrial electricianIn personEducation and courses

    Industrial Electricity/Electronics (150)

    Kellogg Community College

    Battle Creek

    Education and courses

    Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek · Industrial electrician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$52,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,004
    Program website, Industrial Electricity/Electronics (150) at Kellogg Community College
    More details about Industrial Electricity/Electronics (150) at Kellogg Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,031
    Length
    45 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    $52,100
    price
    $10,004

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Industrial Electricity / Electronics (251)

    Kellogg Community College

    Battle Creek

    Education and courses

    Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek · Electrician (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$49,900
    Price if you pay yourself$16,300
    Program website, Industrial Electricity / Electronics (251) at Kellogg Community College
    More details about Industrial Electricity / Electronics (251) at Kellogg Community College
    Finished
    7%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,472
    Length
    60 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,925
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    $49,900
    price
    $16,300

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical

    Greater Michigan Construction Academy

    Lansing

    No diploma needed

    Greater Michigan Construction Academy, Lansing · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$51,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,962
    Program website, Electrical at Greater Michigan Construction Academy
    More details about Electrical at Greater Michigan Construction Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,774
    Length
    126 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $696
    Students counted
    62
    a year, estimated
    $51,100
    price
    $10,962

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction Electrical

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    No diploma needed

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,601
    Program website, Construction Electrical at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Construction Electrical at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,751
    Length
    18 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    a year, estimated
    $35,000
    price
    $6,601

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical

    Alpena Community College

    Alpena

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Alpena Community College, Alpena · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,900
    Price if you pay yourself$7,665
    Program website, Electrical at Alpena Community College
    More details about Electrical at Alpena Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,721
    Length
    30 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    $38,900
    price
    $7,665

  • Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Industrial Electricity Certificate

    Muskegon Community College

    Muskegon

    No diploma needed

    Muskegon Community College, Muskegon · Industrial electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,787
    Program website, Industrial Electricity Certificate at Muskegon Community College
    More details about Industrial Electricity Certificate at Muskegon Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,250
    Length
    40 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $45,000
    price
    $4,787

  • Residential electricianOnlineNo diploma needed

    Residential Electrician

    Glen Oaks Community College

    Based in Centreville, MI

    No diploma needed

    Glen Oaks Community College, based in Centreville, MI · Residential electrician · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,595
    Program website, Residential Electrician at Glen Oaks Community College
    More details about Residential Electrician at Glen Oaks Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,595

  • Residential electricianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Residential Electrician

    Andrews University

    Based in Berrien Springs, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Andrews University, based in Berrien Springs, MI · Residential electrician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,145
    Program website, Residential Electrician at Andrews University
    More details about Residential Electrician at Andrews University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,145

  • Residential electricianOnlineEducation and courses

    Residential Electrician (Tools Included)

    Central Michigan University

    Based in Mt Pleasant, MI

    Education and courses

    Central Michigan University, based in Mt Pleasant, MI · Residential electrician · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,145
    Program website, Residential Electrician (Tools Included) at Central Michigan University
    More details about Residential Electrician (Tools Included) at Central Michigan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,145

  • Residential electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Wiring Residential

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology

    Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, Detroit · Residential electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Electrical Wiring Residential at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    More details about Electrical Wiring Residential at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,000

  • Electrician apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrician

    Associated Builders and Contractors of SE Michigan

    Madison Heights

    No diploma needed

    Associated Builders and Contractors of SE Michigan, Madison Heights · Electrician apprenticeship · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,000
    More details about Electrician at Associated Builders and Contractors of SE Michigan
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,000

  • Electrician apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Electrical Training

    Great Lakes Water Authority

    Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Great Lakes Water Authority, Detroit · Electrician apprenticeship · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,000
    More details about Electrical Training at Great Lakes Water Authority
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,000

How to pay for electrician training in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in Michigan

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

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.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Electrician training in Michigan

programs with a price cost under $5,000
4 of 19
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
25th of 31
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
14 of 14
electrician training programs here, against the typical state's 9
19 vs 9

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 Michigan

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. This page lists 3 electrician apprenticeships approved for WIOA funding in Michigan. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the 3 electrician apprenticeships

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

Where the Michigan electrician program numbers come from

Which Michigan electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs Michigan 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 Michigan offers.

How Michigan electrician program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some electrician programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Michigan

Sources for the facts about electrician training in Michigan

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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 and 680.310: career services before training, 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