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Electrician training in Nebraska

14 electrician training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these electrician programs, and Nebraska has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems. Most learn the trade in a four- or five-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training, and most states require electricians to pass a test and be licensed.1

In Nebraska, 4 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma and 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 14 programs here are electrician (associate degree, 7 programs), electrician certificate or diploma (5 programs), industrial electrician (1 program) and electrician apprenticeship (1 program).

See the 14 programs

How much does electrician training cost in Nebraska?

Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$7,148 to $9,088most of them, usually 64 to 75 weeks long
Other electrician programs (7 programs)
$2,080 to $4,360most of them, usually 14 to 32 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
60%
Working 6 months later
82%
Earned a year, estimated
about $40,900
Length
20 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Nebraska may also offer electrician training. How these figures are made

Is there free electrician training in Nebraska?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

All 14 electrician training programs in Nebraska approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Metropolitan Community College

    Omaha

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,935

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,225
    Length
    86 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,200
    Students counted
    558
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,935
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    School website, Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Apprenticeship - Associate of Applied Science

    Metropolitan Community College

    Omaha

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$54,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,337
    School website, Electrical Apprenticeship - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Electrical Apprenticeship - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    5%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,563
    Length
    86 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,155
    Students counted
    349
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,337
    School website, Electrical Apprenticeship - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical & Electromechanical Technology - Electrical Technician - Associate of Applied Science

    Southeast Community College

    Lincoln

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, LincolnElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,946

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology - Electrical Technician - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    More details about Electrical & Electromechanical Technology - Electrical Technician - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,412
    Length
    64 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,650
    Students counted
    298
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,946
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology - Electrical Technician - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Central Community College

    Grand Island

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand IslandElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$77,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,392
    School website, Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Central Community College
    More details about Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,251
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    234
    Earned a year, estimated
    $77,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,392
    School website, Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Central Community College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Construction & Control - Associate of Applied Science

    Northeast Community College

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Community College, NorfolkElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,048

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Electrical Construction & Control - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College
    More details about Electrical Construction & Control - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,709
    Length
    64 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,288
    Students counted
    170
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,048
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Electrical Construction & Control - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Fundamentals - Certificate

    Southeast Community College

    Lincoln

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southeast Community College, LincolnElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$67,500
    Price if you pay yourself$719
    School website, Electrical Fundamentals - Certificate at Southeast Community College
    More details about Electrical Fundamentals - Certificate at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,863
    Length
    1 week, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    137
    Earned a year, estimated
    $67,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $719
    School website, Electrical Fundamentals - Certificate at Southeast Community College

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrician - Diploma

    Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City, IA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IAElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,868
    Program website, Electrician - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Electrician - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,943
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,868
    Program website, Electrician - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,400
    Price if you pay yourself$6,960

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Electrical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,362
    Length
    60 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,960
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Electrical Technology - Commercial Wiring - Certificate of Completion

    Central Community College

    Grand Island

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand IslandElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,320
    School website, Electrical Technology - Commercial Wiring - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    More details about Electrical Technology - Commercial Wiring - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,620
    Length
    12 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    36
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,320
    School website, Electrical Technology - Commercial Wiring - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology - Diploma

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,220
    More details about Electrical Technology - Diploma at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,353
    Length
    45 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,220

  • Industrial electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical & Electromechanical Technology - Electrical Technician - Certificate

    Southeast Community College

    Lincoln

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, LincolnIndustrial electrician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,840
    Program website, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology - Electrical Technician - Certificate at Southeast Community College
    More details about Electrical & Electromechanical Technology - Electrical Technician - Certificate at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,840
    Program website, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology - Electrical Technician - Certificate at Southeast Community College

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrician Construction - IBEW Option - Associate of Applied Science

    Southeast Community College

    Lincoln

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, LincolnElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,230
    Program website, Electrician Construction - IBEW Option - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    More details about Electrician Construction - IBEW Option - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,595
    Students counted
    75
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,230
    Program website, Electrician Construction - IBEW Option - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College

  • Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrician Construction - IBEW Certificate

    Southeast Community College

    Lincoln

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, LincolnElectrician apprenticeship · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,840
    Program website, Electrician Construction - IBEW Certificate at Southeast Community College
    More details about Electrician Construction - IBEW Certificate at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,235
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,840
    Program website, Electrician Construction - IBEW Certificate at Southeast Community College

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Entry-Level Electrical Training - Certification

    Western Nebraska Community College

    Scottsbluff

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Western Nebraska Community College, ScottsbluffElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Entry-Level Electrical Training - Certification at Western Nebraska Community College
    More details about Entry-Level Electrical Training - Certification at Western Nebraska Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $367
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, Entry-Level Electrical Training - Certification at Western Nebraska Community College

How to pay for electrician training in Nebraska

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in Nebraska

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Paid electrician apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.6

Financial aid and grants for electrician training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for electrician training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Electrician training in Nebraska

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
25th of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
15 of 21
electrician training programs here, against the typical state's 12
14 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the electrician training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Electrician apprenticeships in Nebraska

Most electricians train in a four- or five-year apprenticeship. Each year usually brings about 2,000 hours of paid work on the job plus classes in electrical theory, blueprint reading, math, the electrical code and safety. Unions and contractor associations run most programs, and experience from the military or construction can shorten one. When you finish, you are a journey worker and can work on your own, subject to your state license.1

You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.6 The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. This page lists 1 electrician apprenticeship approved for WIOA funding in Nebraska. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the electrician apprenticeship

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

Electrician training in Lincoln, Omaha, North Platte and other Nebraska cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Nebraska

How electrician training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Nebraska

Where the Nebraska electrician program numbers come from

Which Nebraska electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs Nebraska approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Nebraska offers.

How the prices and results of Nebraska electrician programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about electrician training in Nebraska

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electricians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List