I don't really have an answer to your question, but I'd like to point out Bellingham Technical College's electricians program. My brother went through the program in just 2 years and now has a good job with the county after having worked for the local union for 5 years. I don't know what parts of EE you specifically are interested in, but if your desires are flexible, BTC is a fast, cheap, and direct-to-career option worth keeping in mind.