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Electronics technician training in Virginia

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

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

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians help engineers design and develop electrical and electronic equipment. They typically need an associate degree; certifications are available in many specialties, and while optional, they show advanced knowledge.1

In Virginia, 3 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma and 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 14 programs here are electronics technician certificate or diploma (5 programs), fiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cabling (5 programs), electronics (associate degree, 3 programs) and biomedical equipment technician (1 program).

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How much does electronics technician training cost in Virginia?

$6,379 to $9,842 is what most electronics programs in Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $276 to $37,363

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
10 to 91 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 Virginia may also offer electronics technician training. How these figures are made

Is there free electronics technician training in Virginia?

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

All 14 electronics programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Electronics (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate in Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, concentration in Electronics Engineering Technology

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)

    Virginia Beach

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads), Virginia BeachElectronics (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$37,363
    More details about Associate in Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, concentration in Electronics Engineering Technology at ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    16%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    75 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    184
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $37,363

  • Electronics (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Engineering Technology, AAS

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinElectronics (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$61,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,108
    More details about Electrical Engineering Technology, AAS at New River Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,248
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,330
    Students counted
    89
    Earned a year, estimated
    $61,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,108

  • Electronics technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Electronics

    Danville Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Danville Community College, DanvilleElectronics technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    More details about Electrical Electronics at Danville Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    97 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    68
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000

  • Electronics (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Electrical/Electronics Associate of Applied Science

    Southwest VA Community College

    Cedar Bluff

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southwest VA Community College, Cedar BluffElectronics (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,818

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Electrical/Electronics Associate of Applied Science at Southwest VA Community College
    More details about Electrical/Electronics Associate of Applied Science at Southwest VA Community College
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,704
    Length
    48 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    67
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,818
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Electrical/Electronics Associate of Applied Science at Southwest VA Community College

  • Electronics technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Electronics Technology

    Patrick Henry Community College

    Martinsville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick Henry Community College, MartinsvilleElectronics technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$55,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,624
    More details about Industrial Electronics Technology at Patrick Henry Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,900
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,036
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,624

  • Fiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Introduction to Broadband Technology IBT-109

    EDTUNITY Institute (formerly Capital Commitment of Virginia)

    Norfolk

    High school diploma or equivalent

    EDTUNITY Institute (formerly Capital Commitment of Virginia), NorfolkFiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,800

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Introduction to Broadband Technology IBT-109 at EDTUNITY Institute (formerly Capital Commitment of Virginia)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,800
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Electronics technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Power Equipment Electrical Systems Certification

    Piedmont Virginia Community College

    Charlottesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Piedmont Virginia Community College, CharlottesvilleElectronics technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$276
    More details about Power Equipment Electrical Systems Certification at Piedmont Virginia Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $276

  • Fiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Premise Cabling Technician

    Carolina's Solution Group

    Charlottesville

    No diploma needed

    Carolina's Solution Group, CharlottesvilleFiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,600
    More details about Certified Premise Cabling Technician at Carolina's Solution Group
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,600

  • Fiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Optical Telecom Installer

    Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tidewater Community College, NorfolkFiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cabling · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    More details about Optical Telecom Installer at Tidewater Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000

  • Fiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Wireless Tower Climber Program (CWTP)

    VETSGroup Training Academy

    Based in Washington, DC

    High school diploma or equivalent

    VETSGroup Training Academy, based in Washington, DCFiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,702
    More details about Certified Wireless Tower Climber Program (CWTP) at VETSGroup Training Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $570
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,702

  • Electronics technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Maintenance - Electronics Certificate

    Central Virginia Community College

    Lynchburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgElectronics technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,411
    More details about Industrial Maintenance - Electronics Certificate at Central Virginia Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $690
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,411

  • Fiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Structured Wire Puller T-80

    EDTUNITY Institute (formerly Capital Commitment of Virginia)

    Norfolk

    High school diploma or equivalent

    EDTUNITY Institute (formerly Capital Commitment of Virginia), NorfolkFiber optic, telecom and low-voltage cablingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,800
    More details about Structured Wire Puller T-80 at EDTUNITY Institute (formerly Capital Commitment of Virginia)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,800

  • Electronics technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Technology - Spec in Energy Technology

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonElectronics technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,850
    School website, Electrical Technology - Spec in Energy Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Electrical Technology - Spec in Energy Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,850
    School website, Electrical Technology - Spec in Energy Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College

  • Biomedical equipment technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AAS Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology

    Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula

    Virginia Beach

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula, Virginia BeachBiomedical equipment technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$37,072
    More details about AAS Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology at Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $37,072

How to pay for electronics technician training in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for electronics technician training in Virginia

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?

Financial aid and grants for electronics technician 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.67

GI Bill for electronics technician training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

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

Quick facts: Electronics technician training in Virginia

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
17th of 21
electronics programs here, against the typical state's 6
14 vs 6

State comparisons use the same figures as the electronics technician 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).

Electronics technician training in Virginia Beach, Charlottesville, Blacksburg and other Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas and 1 online.

Other training in Virginia

How electronics technician training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Virginia

Where the Virginia electronics program numbers come from

Which Virginia electronics programs are on this list?

These are the electronics programs Virginia 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).9 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 Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia electronics 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 electronics technician training in Virginia

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  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 Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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