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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 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.
Riverland Community College earned the #1 spot for value among electrician schools in Minnesota. Located in the town of Austin, Riverland Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,297. Electrician graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career electrician graduates make about $47,288. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes St Cloud Technical And Community College one of the best values for electrician. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees. Electrician graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans. Early-career electrician graduates make about $48,478. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ridgewater College earned it the #3 place for electrician. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,121. Typical student debt for electrician graduates is $15,556. Electrician graduates of Ridgewater College earn a median of $46,852 early in their careers. Set against $15,556 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value electrician schools. Set in the town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022. Electrician graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career electrician graduates make about $39,258. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in electrician will find it at Northwest Technical College, which ranked #5. Northwest Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Bemidji. In-state tuition and fees average $6,254. Electrician graduates carry a median of $31,053 in student loans. Electrician graduates of Northwest Technical College earn a median of $44,224 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Minnesota West Community And Technical College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value electrician schools. Set in the rural area of Granite Falls, Minnesota West Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,491. Students borrow a median of $11,089 to complete the electrician program here. Electrician graduates of Minnesota West Community And Technical College earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earned the #7 position for value in electrician this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,326. Electrician graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Electrician graduates of Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earn a median of $39,770 early in their careers. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Minnesota State Community And Technical College came in at #8 for value in electrician this year. Located in the rural area of Fergus Falls, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,908. Students borrow a median of $8,939 to complete the electrician program here. Early-career electrician graduates make about $50,776. That is a strong return on a $8,939 median debt.
Dakota County Technical College came in at #9 for value in electrician this year. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,679 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,974 to complete the electrician program here. Early-career electrician graduates make about $58,703. Set against $11,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northland Community And Technical College came in at #10 for value in electrician this year. Located in the town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,289. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the electrician program here. Electrician graduates of Northland Community And Technical College earn a median of $41,802 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lake Superior College came in at #11 for value in electrician this year. Located in the city of Duluth, Lake Superior College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,785. Typical student debt for electrician graduates is $17,156. Early-career electrician graduates make about $42,543. That is a strong return on a $17,156 median debt.
Anoka Technical College came in at #12 for value in electrician this year. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,267. Students borrow a median of $12,850 to complete the electrician program here. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Anoka Technical College generally make around $43,686. Set against $12,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center placed #13 among the best values for electrician. Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Electrician graduates carry a median of $10,418 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center generally make around $29,180. Set against $10,418 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Dunwoody College Of Technology ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value electrician schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $27,477 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,966 to complete the electrician program here. Electrician graduates of Dunwoody College Of Technology earn a median of $47,888 early in their careers. Set against $14,966 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dunwoody College Of Technology admits about 99% of applicants.
The ranking above is published 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.