Electrician training in Virginia

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

29 schools offer these electrician programs, and Virginia 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 Virginia, 18 of the 58 programs take students without a high school diploma, 31 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 9 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 58 programs here are short course or single level (25 programs), electrician certificate or diploma (21 programs), electrician apprenticeship (6 programs), industrial electrician (5 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 58 programs

How much does electrician training cost in Virginia?

$1,500 to $3,433 is what most electrician training programs in Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 57 programs with a price. All of them: $210 to $28,232

In the typical program

Finished the program: 100%
Working 6 months later: 67%
Earned a year, estimated: about $36,400
Length: 8 to 32 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 Virginia may also offer electrician training. How these figures are made

Is there free electrician training in Virginia?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 15 people at 4 of the 58 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most electrician programs in Virginia cost $1,500 to $3,433. Prices on this page run from $210 to $28,232.
Or earn while you learn. Apprentices are paid for their work on the job.⁶ 6 of the 58 programs here are apprenticeships.

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

All 58 electrician training programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

58 programs

Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Electricity (Residential/commercial or Industrial/Technical)
Massanutten Technical Center
Harrisonburg
No diploma needed
Massanutten Technical Center, HarrisonburgElectrician certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,400
Price if you pay yourself$7,000
5 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Electricity (Residential/commercial or Industrial/Technical) at Massanutten Technical Center
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$10,611
Length
190 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
673
Earned a year, estimated
$42,400
Price if you pay yourself
$7,000
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Apprenticeship Level 1
Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
Middletown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus, MiddletownElectrician apprenticeship · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100
Price if you pay yourself$2,799
3 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Electrical Apprenticeship Level 1 at Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
34%
Earned in a quarter
$9,284
Length
20 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
293
Earned a year, estimated
$37,100
Price if you pay yourself
$2,799
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electricity
Valley Career & Technical Center
Fishersville
No diploma needed
Valley Career & Technical Center, FishersvilleElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,325
More details about Electricity at Valley Career & Technical Center
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
14%
Earned in a quarter
$7,920
Length
151 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
280
Earned a year, estimated
$31,700
Price if you pay yourself
$4,325
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2
Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
Middletown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus, MiddletownElectrician apprenticeship · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,199
More details about Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2 at Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
40%
Earned in a quarter
$11,592
Length
20 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
180
Earned a year, estimated
$46,400
Price if you pay yourself
$2,199
Short course or single levelIn personEducation and courses
NCCER Electrical Level 1
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg
Accredited school
Education and courses
Germanna Community College, FredericksburgShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$25,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 1 at Germanna Community College
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
64%
Earned in a quarter
$6,440
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
156
Earned a year, estimated
$25,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Apprenticeship Level 3
Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
Middletown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus, MiddletownElectrician apprenticeship · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,199
More details about Electrical Apprenticeship Level 3 at Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
49%
Earned in a quarter
$10,606
Length
20 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
132
Earned a year, estimated
$42,400
Price if you pay yourself
$2,199
Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
NCCER Electrical 1
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,401
More details about NCCER Electrical 1 at Central Virginia Community College
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
46%
Earned in a quarter
$8,692
Length
16 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
127
Earned a year, estimated
$34,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,401
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electricity
Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Southside Virginia Community College, KeysvilleElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,400
Price if you pay yourself$6,232
4 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Electricity at Southside Virginia Community College
Finished
80%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$9,099
Length
15 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,975
Students counted
97
Earned a year, estimated
$36,400
Price if you pay yourself
$6,232
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Wiring
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Western Community College, RoanokeElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,900
Price if you pay yourself$2,788
More details about Electrical Wiring at Virginia Western Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
64%
Earned in a quarter
$10,216
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$510
Students counted
95
Earned a year, estimated
$40,900
Price if you pay yourself
$2,788
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Apprenticeship Level 4
Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
Middletown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus, MiddletownElectrician apprenticeship · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,900
Price if you pay yourself$2,199
More details about Electrical Apprenticeship Level 4 at Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$10,737
Length
20 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
94
Earned a year, estimated
$42,900
Price if you pay yourself
$2,199
Short course or single levelIn personEducation and courses
NCCER Electrical Level 2
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg
Accredited school
Education and courses
Germanna Community College, FredericksburgShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$31,900
Price if you pay yourself$1,125
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 2 at Germanna Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$7,965
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
87
Earned a year, estimated
$31,900
Price if you pay yourself
$1,125
Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed
Entry-Level Maritme Electrician Course
QED Systems, Inc. Center for Training and Development
Norfolk
No diploma needed
QED Systems, Inc. Center for Training and Development, NorfolkShort course or single levelIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,850
More details about Entry-Level Maritme Electrician Course at QED Systems, Inc. Center for Training and Development
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
65
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,850
Industrial electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Electrical Technology-CSC
Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Southside Virginia Community College, KeysvilleIndustrial electrician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$11,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,817
More details about Industrial Electrical Technology-CSC at Southside Virginia Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
31%
Earned in a quarter
$2,936
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,010
Students counted
63
Earned a year, estimated
$11,700
Price if you pay yourself
$2,817
Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed
NCCER Electrical 2
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,602
More details about NCCER Electrical 2 at Central Virginia Community College
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 48 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
61
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,602
Industrial electricianHybridEducation and courses
Industrial Electricity
Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
Chester
Accredited school
Education and courses
Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterIndustrial electrician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$30,300
Price if you pay yourself$2,850
More details about Industrial Electricity at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
$7,574
Length
15 weeks, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
44
Earned a year, estimated
$30,300
Price if you pay yourself
$2,850
Industrial electricianHybridEducation and courses
Industrial Electricity, CSC
Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
Chester
Accredited school
Education and courses
Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterIndustrial electrician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,390
More details about Industrial Electricity, CSC at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,364
Students counted
44
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,390
Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed
NCCER: Electrical Level 1
Community College Workforce Alliance
Midlothian
No diploma needed
Community College Workforce Alliance, MidlothianShort course or single levelIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,900
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
More details about NCCER: Electrical Level 1 at Community College Workforce Alliance
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
30%
Earned in a quarter
$7,728
Length
4 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
41
Earned a year, estimated
$30,900
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
NCCER Electrical 3
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,602
More details about NCCER Electrical 3 at Central Virginia Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
60%
Earned in a quarter
$12,454
Length
16 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
$49,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,602
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Technology
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,800
Price if you pay yourself$10,000
3 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Electrical Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College
More details about Electrical Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$8,694
Length
96 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
29
Earned a year, estimated
$34,800
Price if you pay yourself
$10,000
students trained with WIOA funding
3
School website, Electrical Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College
Short course or single levelIn personEducation and courses
NCCER Electrical Level 3
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg
Accredited school
Education and courses
Germanna Community College, FredericksburgShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$47,700
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 3 at Germanna Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$11,921
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
28
Earned a year, estimated
$47,700
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Short course or single levelIn personEducation and courses
NCCER Electrical Level 4
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg
Accredited school
Education and courses
Germanna Community College, FredericksburgShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$53,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 4 at Germanna Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$13,450
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
26
Earned a year, estimated
$53,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Level 1
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Peninsula Community College, HamptonShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,106
School website, Electrical Level 1 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
More details about Electrical Level 1 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$6,642
Length
10 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
24
Earned a year, estimated
$26,600
Price if you pay yourself
$2,106
School website, Electrical Level 1 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed
NCCER Electrical Level 4
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,100
Price if you pay yourself$1,602
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 4 at Central Virginia Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$12,022
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
$48,100
Price if you pay yourself
$1,602
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electricity (Certificate)
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,478
School website, Electricity (Certificate) at Virginia Highlands Community College
More details about Electricity (Certificate) at Virginia Highlands Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
96 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,478
School website, Electricity (Certificate) at Virginia Highlands Community College
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electricity
Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Eastern Shore Community College, MelfaElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,640
More details about Electricity at Eastern Shore Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
22
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,640
Industrial electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Electricity
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonIndustrial electrician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$9,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,831
School website, Industrial Electricity at Virginia Highlands Community College
More details about Industrial Electricity at Virginia Highlands Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$2,459
Length
48 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,700
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
$9,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,831
School website, Industrial Electricity at Virginia Highlands Community College
Residential electricianHybridEducation and courses
Residential Electricity
Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
Chester
Accredited school
Education and courses
Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterResidential electrician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,850
More details about Residential Electricity at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,850
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical - Level 1
Danville Community College
Danville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Danville Community College, DanvilleElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,800
Price if you pay yourself$435
More details about Electrical - Level 1 at Danville Community College
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$12,701
Length
16 weeks, 48 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
$50,800
Price if you pay yourself
$435
Short course or single levelHybridPrerequisite courses
NCCER Electrical Level 1
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton ForgeShort course or single level · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,600
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 1 at Mountain Gateway Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$8,653
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
$34,600
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Construction Electrician
Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula
Virginia Beach
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula, Virginia BeachElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$28,232
More details about Construction Electrician at Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
34
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$28,232
Electrician apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Journeyman
Danville Community College
Danville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Danville Community College, DanvilleElectrician apprenticeship · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$210
More details about Electrical Journeyman at Danville Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$85
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$210
Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed
NCCER Electrical 1
Nontraditional Occupations for Women, Inc.
Lynchburg
No diploma needed
Nontraditional Occupations for Women, Inc., LynchburgShort course or single levelIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$400
More details about NCCER Electrical 1 at Nontraditional Occupations for Women, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$304
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$400
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical - Level 3
Danville Community College
Danville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Danville Community College, DanvilleElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$435
More details about Electrical - Level 3 at Danville Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 48 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$435
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical - Level 4
Danville Community College
Danville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Danville Community College, DanvilleElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$435
More details about Electrical - Level 4 at Danville Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 48 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$435
Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed
EL-NEC-301 National Electrical Code 2015
Virginia Technical Academy
Newport News
No diploma needed
Virginia Technical Academy, Newport NewsShort course or single levelIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$560
Program website, EL-NEC-301 National Electrical Code 2015 at Virginia Technical Academy
More details about EL-NEC-301 National Electrical Code 2015 at Virginia Technical Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$560
Program website, EL-NEC-301 National Electrical Code 2015 at Virginia Technical Academy
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician
Richmond Adult Technical Center
Richmond
High school diploma or equivalent
Richmond Adult Technical Center, RichmondElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$600
School website, Electrician at Richmond Adult Technical Center
More details about Electrician at Richmond Adult Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$600
School website, Electrician at Richmond Adult Technical Center
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electricity 1
Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education
Springfield
No diploma needed
Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education, SpringfieldElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$900
More details about Electricity 1 at Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$449
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$900
Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Level 1
Virginia Technical Institute
Altavista
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Technical Institute, AltavistaShort course or single levelIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$940
More details about Electrical Level 1 at Virginia Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$940
Electrician apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed
Electrical Apprentice Program
Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC)
Charlottesville
No diploma needed
Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC), CharlottesvilleElectrician apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,125
More details about Electrical Apprentice Program at Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
120 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,125
Short course or single levelHybridNo diploma needed
Electrical 101
Build Smart Institute, LLC
Roanoke
No diploma needed
Build Smart Institute, LLC, RoanokeShort course or single levelHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,350
More details about Electrical 101 at Build Smart Institute, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,350
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical Program 1, 2 & 3
Chesterfield Adult Education
Chesterfield
No diploma needed
Chesterfield Adult Education, ChesterfieldElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,355
School website, Electrical Program 1, 2 & 3 at Chesterfield Adult Education
More details about Electrical Program 1, 2 & 3 at Chesterfield Adult Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,355
School website, Electrical Program 1, 2 & 3 at Chesterfield Adult Education
Short course or single levelHybridNo diploma needed
NCCER Electrical Level 2
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton ForgeShort course or single level · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 2 at Mountain Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Short course or single levelHybridNo diploma needed
NCCER Electrical Level 3
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton ForgeShort course or single level · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 3 at Mountain Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Short course or single levelHybridPrerequisite courses
NCCER Electrical Level 4
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton ForgeShort course or single level · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
More details about NCCER Electrical Level 4 at Mountain Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Level 2
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Peninsula Community College, HamptonShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,650
School website, Electrical Level 2 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
More details about Electrical Level 2 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,650
School website, Electrical Level 2 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Level 2
Virginia Technical Institute
Altavista
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Technical Institute, AltavistaShort course or single levelIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,770
More details about Electrical Level 2 at Virginia Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,770
Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Level 3
Virginia Technical Institute
Altavista
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Technical Institute, AltavistaShort course or single levelIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,770
More details about Electrical Level 3 at Virginia Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,770
Short course or single levelIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Level 4
Virginia Technical Institute
Altavista
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia Technical Institute, AltavistaShort course or single levelIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,770
More details about Electrical Level 4 at Virginia Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,770
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electricity
New River Community College
Dublin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
New River Community College, DublinElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,818
More details about Electricity at New River Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
29 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,818
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Career Studies Certificate in Electrical
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Wytheville Community College, WythevilleElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,306
More details about Career Studies Certificate in Electrical at Wytheville Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$859
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,306
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Wiring
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton ForgeElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,433
More details about Electrical Wiring at Mountain Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,433
Industrial electricianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Electrical
Danville Community College
Danville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Danville Community College, DanvilleIndustrial electrician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,100
More details about Industrial Electrical at Danville Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
39 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,100
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical-Construction Technology
New River Community College
Dublin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
New River Community College, DublinElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,383
More details about Electrical-Construction Technology at New River Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
44 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,383
Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical Level 1
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tidewater Community College, NorfolkShort course or single level · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
More details about Electrical Level 1 at Tidewater Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,500
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Residential and Commercial Electricity
Atlas Institute of Technology
Chantilly
No diploma needed
Atlas Institute of Technology, ChantillyElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,510
More details about Residential and Commercial Electricity at Atlas Institute of Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
43 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$814
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,510
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
1 year Electrical Program
Build Smart Institute, LLC
Roanoke
No diploma needed
Build Smart Institute, LLC, RoanokeElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,900
More details about 1 year Electrical Program at Build Smart Institute, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
41 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$11,900
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Systems Technology
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Technology Institute, Virginia BeachElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,898
More details about Electrical Systems Technology at Advanced Technology Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$720
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,898
Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed
EL-NEC Continuing Ed National Electrical Code
Virginia Technical Academy
Newport News
No diploma needed
Virginia Technical Academy, Newport NewsShort course or single levelIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, EL-NEC Continuing Ed National Electrical Code at Virginia Technical Academy
More details about EL-NEC Continuing Ed National Electrical Code at Virginia Technical Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, EL-NEC Continuing Ed National Electrical Code at Virginia Technical Academy

How to pay for electrician training in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in Virginia

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 Virginia

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 30 of 57
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 3rd of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 11 of 21
electrician training programs here, against the typical state's 12: 58 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 Virginia

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 6 electrician apprenticeships approved for WIOA funding in Virginia. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the 6 electrician apprenticeships

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

Electrician training in Lynchburg, Virginia Beach, Washington and other Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 11 more programs are in 6 other areas, 9 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Virginia

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

Where the Virginia electrician program numbers come from

Which Virginia electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs Virginia 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 Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia 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.

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Electrician training in Virginia

How much does electrician training cost in Virginia?

Is there free electrician training in Virginia?

All 58 electrician training programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

Electricity (Residential/commercial or Industrial/Technical)

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 1

Electricity

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2

NCCER Electrical Level 1

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 3

NCCER Electrical 1

Electricity

Electrical Wiring

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 4

NCCER Electrical Level 2

Entry-Level Maritme Electrician Course

Industrial Electrical Technology-CSC

NCCER Electrical 2

Industrial Electricity

Industrial Electricity, CSC

NCCER: Electrical Level 1

NCCER Electrical 3

Electrical Technology

NCCER Electrical Level 3

NCCER Electrical Level 4

Electrical Level 1

NCCER Electrical Level 4

Electricity (Certificate)

Electricity

Industrial Electricity

Residential Electricity

Electrical - Level 1

NCCER Electrical Level 1

Construction Electrician

Electrical Journeyman

NCCER Electrical 1

Electrical - Level 3

Electrical - Level 4

EL-NEC-301 National Electrical Code 2015

Electrician

Electricity 1

Electrical Level 1

Electrical Apprentice Program

Electrical 101

Electrical Program 1, 2 & 3

NCCER Electrical Level 2

NCCER Electrical Level 3

NCCER Electrical Level 4

Electrical Level 2

Electrical Level 2

Electrical Level 3

Electrical Level 4

Electricity

Career Studies Certificate in Electrical

Electrical Wiring

Industrial Electrical

Electrical-Construction Technology

Electrical Level 1

Residential and Commercial Electricity

1 year Electrical Program

Electrical Systems Technology

EL-NEC Continuing Ed National Electrical Code

How to pay for electrician training in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in Virginia

Paid electrician apprenticeships

Financial aid and grants for electrician training

GI Bill for electrician training

Quick facts: Electrician training in Virginia

Electrician apprenticeships in Virginia