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Electrician training in Houston, Texas

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

11 schools offer these electrician programs with classes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, and every one is approved 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 Houston, 10 of the 21 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 11 are taught partly or fully online.

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All 81 electrician training programs in Texas, including online programs

How much does electrician training cost in Houston?

$2,642 to $5,948 is what most electrician training programs in Houston cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 20 programs with a price. All of them: $1,282 to $11,783

In the typical program

Finished the program
91%
Working 6 months later
74%
Earned a year, estimated
about $41,100
Length
Not reported

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

Is there free electrician training in Houston?

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

All 21 electrician training programs in Houston approved for WIOA funding

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21 programs

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology AAS

    North Harris College Lone Star College System

    Houston

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Harris College Lone Star College System, Houston · Electrician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,392
    School website, Electrical Technology AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College System
    More details about Electrical Technology AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College System
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,055
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $6,215
    Students counted
    439
    a year, estimated
    $40,200
    price
    $6,392

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology AAS

    San Jacinto College District

    Pasadena

    High school diploma or equivalent

    San Jacinto College District, Pasadena · Electrician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$66,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Electrical Technology AAS at San Jacinto College District
    More details about Electrical Technology AAS at San Jacinto College District
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,661
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,500
    Students counted
    293
    a year, estimated
    $66,600
    price
    $3,000

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology Level I Certificate

    North Harris College Lone Star College System

    Houston

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Harris College Lone Star College System, Houston · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,620
    School website, Electrical Technology Level I Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
    More details about Electrical Technology Level I Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,525
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,075
    Students counted
    203
    a year, estimated
    $34,100
    price
    $2,620

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    AAS Electrical Technology IE2

    Lee College

    Baytown

    No diploma needed

    Lee College, Baytown · Electrician (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,800
    Price if you pay yourself$11,341
    Program website, AAS Electrical Technology IE2 at Lee College
    More details about AAS Electrical Technology IE2 at Lee College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,200
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,200
    Students counted
    189
    a year, estimated
    $52,800
    price
    $11,341

  • Electrician apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    TRIO Education Apprenticeship Program

    TRIO Education

    Houston

    No diploma needed

    TRIO Education, Houston · Electrician apprenticeship · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,000
    Price if you pay yourself$2,400
    Program website, TRIO Education Apprenticeship Program at TRIO Education
    More details about TRIO Education Apprenticeship Program at TRIO Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,000
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    170
    a year, estimated
    $52,000
    price
    $2,400

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Certificate in Electrical Technology IE1

    Lee College

    Baytown

    No diploma needed

    Lee College, Baytown · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,530
    Program website, Certificate in Electrical Technology IE1 at Lee College
    More details about Certificate in Electrical Technology IE1 at Lee College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,146
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    152
    a year, estimated
    $52,600
    price
    $5,530

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Certificate

    North Harris College Lone Star College System

    Houston

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Harris College Lone Star College System, Houston · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,282
    School website, Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
    More details about Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,538
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,075
    Students counted
    149
    a year, estimated
    $34,200
    price
    $1,282

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology Level II Certificate

    North Harris College Lone Star College System

    Houston

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Harris College Lone Star College System, Houston · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,884
    School website, Electrical Technology Level II Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
    More details about Electrical Technology Level II Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,515
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,650
    Students counted
    121
    a year, estimated
    $38,100
    price
    $4,884

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Electrical Certificate

    Brazosport College

    Lake Jackson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Brazosport College, Lake Jackson · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,500
    Price if you pay yourself$11,783
    Program website, Basic Electrical Certificate at Brazosport College
    More details about Basic Electrical Certificate at Brazosport College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,630
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $607
    Students counted
    89
    a year, estimated
    $38,500
    price
    $11,783

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technician

    Vocational Technical Academy Inc

    Houston

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Vocational Technical Academy Inc, Houston · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,800
    More details about Electrical Technician at Vocational Technical Academy Inc
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,374
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    80
    a year, estimated
    $33,500
    price
    $5,800

  • Industrial electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Electrician Advanced Certificate

    Brazosport College

    Lake Jackson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Brazosport College, Lake Jackson · Industrial electrician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,500
    Program website, Industrial Electrician Advanced Certificate at Brazosport College
    More details about Industrial Electrician Advanced Certificate at Brazosport College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,081
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $957
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    $56,300
    price
    $10,500

  • Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    NCCER Electrical Level 1

    San Jacinto College District

    Pasadena

    High school diploma or equivalent

    San Jacinto College District, Pasadena · Short course or single level · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,329
    School website, NCCER Electrical Level 1 at San Jacinto College District
    More details about NCCER Electrical Level 1 at San Jacinto College District
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,520
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $170
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $42,100
    price
    $4,329

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology Certificate of Technology Level II

    San Jacinto College District

    Pasadena

    High school diploma or equivalent

    San Jacinto College District, Pasadena · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,250
    Program website, Electrical Technology Certificate of Technology Level II at San Jacinto College District
    More details about Electrical Technology Certificate of Technology Level II at San Jacinto College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,625
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,250

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    Nccer Electrical Level 1

    Md4U Training Center

    Baytown

    No diploma needed

    Md4U Training Center, Baytown · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,350
    Program website, Nccer Electrical Level 1 at Md4U Training Center
    More details about Nccer Electrical Level 1 at Md4U Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,350

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    Nccer Electrical Level 2

    Md4U Training Center

    Baytown

    No diploma needed

    Md4U Training Center, Baytown · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,650
    Program website, Nccer Electrical Level 2 at Md4U Training Center
    More details about Nccer Electrical Level 2 at Md4U Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,650

  • Pre-apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Pre-Apprenticeship - Electrician

    Ser - Jobs For Progress Of The Texas Gulf Coast Inc

    Houston

    No diploma needed

    Ser - Jobs For Progress Of The Texas Gulf Coast Inc, Houston · Pre-apprenticeship · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,850
    More details about Pre-Apprenticeship - Electrician at Ser - Jobs For Progress Of The Texas Gulf Coast Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,850

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    Nccer Electrical Level 3

    Md4U Training Center

    Baytown

    No diploma needed

    Md4U Training Center, Baytown · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,950
    Program website, Nccer Electrical Level 3 at Md4U Training Center
    More details about Nccer Electrical Level 3 at Md4U Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,950

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    Nccer Electrical Level 4

    Md4U Training Center

    Baytown

    No diploma needed

    Md4U Training Center, Baytown · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250
    Program website, Nccer Electrical Level 4 at Md4U Training Center
    More details about Nccer Electrical Level 4 at Md4U Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,250

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Electrical

    Worktexas Training Center

    Houston

    No diploma needed

    Worktexas Training Center, Houston · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,600
    Program website, Commercial Electrical at Worktexas Training Center
    More details about Commercial Electrical at Worktexas Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,600

  • Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrician Apprentice Technician

    Trinity Bay Vocational Istitute Inc.

    Houston

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Trinity Bay Vocational Istitute Inc., Houston · Electrician apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,212
    Program website, Electrician Apprentice Technician at Trinity Bay Vocational Istitute Inc.
    More details about Electrician Apprentice Technician at Trinity Bay Vocational Istitute Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,212

  • Electrician apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Electrician Technician

    Northeast Training Center Mj Training

    Houston

    No diploma needed

    Northeast Training Center Mj Training, Houston · Electrician apprenticeship · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Electrician Technician at Northeast Training Center Mj Training
    More details about Electrician Technician at Northeast Training Center Mj Training
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for electrician training in Houston

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in Houston

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.3

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).4

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.5

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.67

GI Bill for electrician training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

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

Where the Houston electrician program numbers come from

Which Houston electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs with classes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area that are 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).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Texas page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Houston electrician program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. 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 Houston

Sources for the facts about electrician training in Houston

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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. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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