ELEC · 25 mi of Shelby

Electrician Schools in Shelby, NC

3 schools within 25 miles of Shelby reported electrician graduates for 2023-24, 110 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Cleveland Community College

3.1 mi

137 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC · Public, 2-year

ELEC 12
WELD 38
BODY 31
HVAC 26
CNST 6
CNC 4
PLMB 4

Grads 2023-24: 12 electrician
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,588
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,128

Gaston College

20.2 mi

201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC · Public, 2-year

ELEC 54
WELD 46
AUTO 33
HVAC 28
CNC 12

Grads 2023-24: 54 electrician
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,229
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,978

Isothermal Community College

20.9 mi

286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, NC · Public, 2-year

ELEC 44
WELD 73
CNC 3

Grads 2023-24: 44 electrician
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,050
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,543

BLS puts the median annual wage for electricians in North Carolina at $56,800 (middle 80% from $40,130 to $75,060), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.