by our College Data Analytics Team
[Electrician](/majors/construction-trades/electrical-power-transmission-installers/electrician/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for electrician students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the electrician degrees they offer, see the list below.
Alpena Community College earned the #1 spot for value among electrician schools in Michigan. Located in the town of Alpena, Alpena Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,840 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,220 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete the electrician program here. Early-career electrician graduates make about $45,132. Set against $6,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Macomb Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrician, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the electrician program here. Early-career electrician graduates make about $38,758. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Delta College earned it the #3 place for electrician. Delta College is a large public school located in the rural area of University Center. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,880. Typical student debt for electrician graduates is $14,075. Electrician graduates of Delta College earn a median of $37,342 early in their careers. Set against $14,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lansing Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrician, landing the #4 spot this year. Lansing Community College is a large public school located in the city of Lansing. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Electrician graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. Electrician graduates of Lansing Community College earn a median of $46,103 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,700 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Jackson Community College earned it the #5 place for electrician. Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Jackson. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,200 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for electrician graduates is $16,960. Early-career electrician graduates make about $41,322. That is a strong return on a $16,960 median debt.
Grand Rapids Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value electrician schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,179, compared with $12,219 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for electrician graduates is $6,707. Early-career electrician graduates make about $34,972. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Michigan State University came in at #7 for value in electrician this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Electrician graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $39,107. Set against $25,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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