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Electrician Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 4,042 students earned their Electrician degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Electrician is the 9th most popular major in the state.


 

Education Levels of Electrician Majors in California

Electrician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,733
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,733
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,095
Associate Degree 214

Gender Distribution

In California, a electrician major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of electrician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.5%
  • White: 18.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 22.2%
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Jobs for Electrician Grads in California

In this state, there are 129,940 people employed in jobs related to an electrician degree, compared to 1,332,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Electrician Jobs in California

A typical salary for a electrician grad in the state is $69,320, compared to a typical salary of $59,190 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer electrician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

281 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
521 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $55,332 after graduation.

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
693 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Institute for Business and Technology grads earn an average salary of $35,365. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,890.

#3

Summit College

San Bernardino
198 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,100 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. An average student at Summit College will pay a net price of $31,028.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,182 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,964.

#5

National Career Education

Citrus Heights
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
512 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 83% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 47 to 1.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

#7

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,438 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,286.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,514 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,426. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,928 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $30,169 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $3,417.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
362 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,742 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,733.

Electrician Careers in CA

Some of the careers electrician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 18% $78,440
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 18% $51,970
Electricians 13% $64,260

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to electrician.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical & Power Installation 89

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