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12 schools in Michigan offer electrician-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 351 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Michigan train electrician apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups electrician with electrical lineman — schools below may offer any of these.
Michigan licenses electricians at the state level through LARA's Bureau of Construction Codes: you must register as an electrical apprentice within 30 days of starting work, then complete 8,000 hours over at least 4 years under a licensed journeyman or master before sitting the state journeyman exam (75% to pass). Master and electrical contractor licenses are additional state tiers. One exception: the City of Detroit issues its own electrical licenses and registrations locally.
Official source: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes — Electrical Administrative Board · Exam: State electrical journeyman examination — minimum passing score 75% (separate exams for master and contractor) · Typical requirement: Journeyman: 8,000 hours AND 4 years as a registered electrical apprentice under a Michigan-licensed journeyman or master, minimum age 20; apprentices must register with the state within 30 days of employment and stay enrolled in related technical instruction (RTI)
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | public | $660 | 22.4% | $34,795 |
| Macomb Community College | Warren | public | $1,618 | 16.6% | $41,596 |
| Alpena Community College | Alpena | public | $3,320 | 50.4% | $36,442 |
| Delta College | University Center | public | $4,547 | 23.8% | $37,781 |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | public | $4,858 | 15.2% | $38,329 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | public | $5,437 | 19.2% | $39,206 |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | public | $5,777 | 31.6% | $37,395 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City | public | $6,231 | 32% | $38,167 |
| Mott Community College | Flint | public | $5,687 | 21.3% | $32,538 |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor | public | $6,680 | 22.5% | $34,466 |
| Jackson College | Jackson | public | $7,761 | 19.5% | $36,898 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | public | $8,621 | 23.8% | $38,377 |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
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