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Electrician schools in Washington
School teaches the basics. Washington's general journey-level (01) certificate still takes 8,000 hours of supervised work, so most students look for a job or an apprenticeship while they study.1
Schools with electrician programs
9 schools that graduated students in electrical (CIP 46.03) in the latest year, most graduates first.2
| School | Address | Credential | Type | Tuition | Graduates | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Technical Institute | 2011 W Washington Ave., Yakima | Certificate | Nonprofit | $53,635 | 69 | Apply · Program page |
| Bellingham Technical College | 3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham | Associate, Certificate | Public | $5,223 | 68 | Apply |
| Bates Technical College | 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma | Associate, Certificate | Public | $5,874 | 13 | Apply |
| Big Bend Community College | 7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake | Associate, Certificate | Public | $5,221 | 7 | Apply |
| Spokane Community College | 1810 North Greene Street, Spokane | Certificate | Public | $5,625 | 2 | Apply |
| Yakima Valley College | South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima | Associate | Public | $5,528 | 1 | Apply |
| Grays Harbor College | 1620 Edward P Smith Drive, Aberdeen | Certificate | Public | $5,756 | 0 | Apply · Program page |
| Olympic College | 1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton | Associate | Public | $4,202 | 0 | Apply |
| Walla Walla Community College | 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla | Associate, Certificate | Public | $5,442 | 0 | Apply · Program page |
Tuition is in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Graduates counts the latest year in these programs.
School first, then what?
Questions
How much does electrician school cost in Washington?
Public schools on the list charge a median $5,485 a year in in-state tuition.2 These are school-wide figures; the electrician program can cost more or less.
Which Washington school trains the most electricians?
Perry Technical Institute in Yakima had the most graduates in these programs in the latest year, then Bellingham Technical College.2
Trade school or apprenticeship?
Apprentices are paid for their hours and their classes are usually included. School costs tuition, but you can start without being hired first. Washington has 7 schools with a certificate and 6 with an associate degree.
More in Washington
Sources
- Washington electrician license experience requirements (lni.wa.gov, 2026-10-27)
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)