by our College Data Analytics TeamElectrician degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their electrician programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for electrician students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall electrician education in South Dakota.
No school ranked higher than Mitchell Technical Institute this year for electrician. Located in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public university. Mitchell Technical Institute awarded about 50 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the electrician program make about $55,180 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,750 to complete this degree. See the full electrician program report for Mitchell Technical Institute
Southeast Technical Institute came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best electrician schools. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public institution. Southeast Technical Institute awarded about 27 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $48,654. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete this degree. Read more about the electrician program at Southeast Technical Institute
Students looking for a strong electrician program will find one at Western Dakota Technical Institute, which ranked #3. This small public university is located in the city of Rapid City. Western Dakota Technical Institute awarded about 19 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Western Dakota Technical Institute earn around $41,303 in the first couple years of their career. Western Dakota Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,548 in student loans. More information about a degree in electrician from Western Dakota Technical Institute
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.
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