by our College Data Analytics Team
[Electrician](/majors/construction-trades/electrical-power-transmission-installers/electrician/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong electrician education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Mitchell Technical Institute tops our 2026 list of the best value electrician schools in South Dakota. Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Mitchell. In-state tuition and fees average $7,524. Electrician graduates carry a median of $8,750 in student loans. Early-career electrician graduates make about $55,180. That is a strong return on a $8,750 median debt.
Western Dakota Technical Institute came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value electrician schools. Set in the city of Rapid City, Western Dakota Technical Institute is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,294. Typical student debt for electrician graduates is $12,548. Electrician graduates of Western Dakota Technical Institute earn a median of $41,303 early in their careers. Set against $12,548 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southeast Technical Institute is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrician, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,650. Electrician graduates carry a median of $18,442 in student loans. Early-career electrician graduates make about $48,654. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.