Electrician training in New Jersey

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

11 schools offer these electrician programs, and New Jersey 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 New Jersey, 7 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 12 programs

How much does electrician training cost in New Jersey?

$5,213 to $15,784 is what most electrician training programs in New Jersey cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $1,200 to $24,995

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data
Working 6 months later: Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data
Length: Not reported

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

Is there free electrician training in New Jersey?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 52 people at 3 of the 12 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most electrician programs in New Jersey cost $5,213 to $15,784. Prices on this page run from $1,200 to $24,995.
Or earn while you learn. Apprentices are paid for their work on the job.⁶ 2 of the 12 programs here are apprenticeships.

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

Electrician training in New York, Philadelphia and other New Jersey cities

Choosing an area filters the list below.

All 12 electrician training programs in New Jersey approved for WIOA funding

12 programs

Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical Assistant and HVAC
National Career Institute East Orange PCS
East Orange
No diploma needed
National Career Institute East Orange PCS, East Orange · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,800
Price if you pay yourself$10,000
26 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrical Assistant and HVAC at National Career Institute East Orange PCS
More details about Electrical Assistant and HVAC at National Career Institute East Orange PCS
Finished
73%
Working at 6 months
60%
Earned in a quarter
$7,942
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
40
a year, estimated
$31,800
price
$10,000
trained with WIOA funding
26
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical Assistant
National Career Institute East Orange PCS
East Orange
No diploma needed
National Career Institute East Orange PCS, East Orange · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,051
22 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrical Assistant at National Career Institute East Orange PCS
More details about Electrical Assistant at National Career Institute East Orange PCS
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
22
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,051
trained with WIOA funding
22
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Technology Adult Certificate
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools East Brunswick
East Brunswick
High school diploma or equivalent
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools East Brunswick, East Brunswick · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,200
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrical Technology Adult Certificate at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools East Brunswick
More details about Electrical Technology Adult Certificate at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools East Brunswick
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
10
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,200
trained with WIOA funding
4
Residential electricianIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical Residential
Camden County College Continuing Education
Blackwood
No diploma needed
Camden County College Continuing Education, Blackwood · Residential electrician · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,775
Program website, Electrical Residential at Camden County College Continuing Education
More details about Electrical Residential at Camden County College Continuing Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,775
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Technology
Bergen County Technical Schools Hackensack WIOA Title 2
Hackensack
High school diploma or equivalent
Bergen County Technical Schools Hackensack WIOA Title 2, Hackensack · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,600
Program website, Electrical Technology at Bergen County Technical Schools Hackensack WIOA Title 2
More details about Electrical Technology at Bergen County Technical Schools Hackensack WIOA Title 2
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,600
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician Apprentice
Morris County School of Technology Adult Education WIOA Title 2
Denville
High school diploma or equivalent
Morris County School of Technology Adult Education WIOA Title 2, Denville · Electrician apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,786
Program website, Electrician Apprentice at Morris County School of Technology Adult Education WIOA Title 2
More details about Electrician Apprentice at Morris County School of Technology Adult Education WIOA Title 2
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,786
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician
Pennco Tech Blackwood PCS
Blackwood
High school diploma or equivalent
Pennco Tech Blackwood PCS, Blackwood · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
Program website, Electrician at Pennco Tech Blackwood PCS
More details about Electrician at Pennco Tech Blackwood PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,000
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical and Electronic Systems Techno
Lincoln Technical Institute Union PCS
Union
No diploma needed
Lincoln Technical Institute Union PCS, Union · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,874
Program website, Electrical and Electronic Systems Techno at Lincoln Technical Institute Union PCS
More details about Electrical and Electronic Systems Techno at Lincoln Technical Institute Union PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$14,874
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical and Electronic Systems Techno
Lincoln Technical Institute Mahwah PCS
Mahwah
No diploma needed
Lincoln Technical Institute Mahwah PCS, Mahwah · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,874
Program website, Electrical and Electronic Systems Techno at Lincoln Technical Institute Mahwah PCS
More details about Electrical and Electronic Systems Techno at Lincoln Technical Institute Mahwah PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$14,874
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Electrician Apprenticeship
HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences PCS
Paterson
No diploma needed
HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences PCS, Paterson · Electrician apprenticeship · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$18,515
Program website, Electrician Apprenticeship at HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences PCS
More details about Electrician Apprenticeship at HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$125
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$18,515
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical Trades Technology
American Institute Somerset PCS
Somerset
No diploma needed
American Institute Somerset PCS, Somerset · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$24,995
Program website, Electrical Trades Technology at American Institute Somerset PCS
More details about Electrical Trades Technology at American Institute Somerset PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$275
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$24,995
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Trades Technology
Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Toms River
Toms River
High school diploma or equivalent
Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Toms River, Toms River · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$24,995
Program website, Electrical Trades Technology at Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Toms River
More details about Electrical Trades Technology at Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Toms River
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$275
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$24,995

How to pay for electrician training in New Jersey

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in New Jersey

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.⁴

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁵

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.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Electrician training in New Jersey

programs with a price cost under $5,000: 3 of 12
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 24th of 31
electrician training programs here, against the typical state's 9: 12 vs 9

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 New Jersey

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 2 electrician apprenticeships approved for WIOA funding in New Jersey. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the 2 electrician apprenticeships

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

Where the New Jersey electrician program numbers come from

Which New Jersey electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs New Jersey 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 New Jersey offers.

How New Jersey electrician program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some electrician programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the New Jersey figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New Jersey among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹¹ The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Other training in New Jersey

Sources for the facts about electrician training in New Jersey

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