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Electrician training in North Carolina

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

22 schools offer these electrician programs, and North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 13 of the 36 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 10 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 36 programs

How much does electrician training cost in North Carolina?

$188 to $5,342 is what most electrician training programs in North Carolina cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 36 programs with a price. All of them: $180 to $9,950

In the typical program

Finished the program
35%
Working 6 months later
Too few programs to say
Earned a year, estimated
Too few programs to say
Length
18 to 55 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 North Carolina may also offer electrician training. How these figures are made

Is there free electrician training in North Carolina?

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

Electrician training in New Bern, Sanford, Pinehurst and other North Carolina cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 12 more programs are in 10 other areas, 6 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

All 36 electrician training programs in North Carolina approved for WIOA funding

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36 programs

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Specialization in Electrician Assistant Level I

    Central Piedmont Community College

    Charlotte

    No diploma needed

    Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$73,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,216
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Specialization in Electrician Assistant Level I at Central Piedmont Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Specialization in Electrician Assistant Level I at Central Piedmont Community College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,392
    Length
    16 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    134
    a year, estimated
    $73,600
    price
    $1,216

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Systems Technology (Diploma)

    Forsyth Technical Community College

    Winston-Salem

    No diploma needed

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,112
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology (Diploma) at Forsyth Technical Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology (Diploma) at Forsyth Technical Community College
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,493
    Length
    42 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    134
    a year, estimated
    $34,000
    price
    $4,112

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology

    Central Carolina Community College

    Sanford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Carolina Community College, Sanford · Electrician (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,554
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology at Central Carolina Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology at Central Carolina Community College
    Finished
    14%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,571
    Length
    80 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,960
    Students counted
    55
    a year, estimated
    $34,300
    price
    $2,554

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology, AAS (A35130)

    Cleveland Community College

    Shelby

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cleveland Community College, Shelby · Electrician (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,920
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology, AAS (A35130) at Cleveland Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology, AAS (A35130) at Cleveland Community College
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,252
    Length
    75 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,853
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $45,000
    price
    $5,920

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology Certificate

    Central Carolina Community College

    Sanford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Carolina Community College, Sanford · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$737
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology Certificate at Central Carolina Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology Certificate at Central Carolina Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    38
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $737

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology

    Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington · Electrician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,685
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology at Cape Fear Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology at Cape Fear Community College
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,988
    Length
    74 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    37
    a year, estimated
    $32,000
    price
    $5,685

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology (Diploma)

    Wilson Community College

    Wilson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wilson Community College, Wilson · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,855
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology (Diploma) at Wilson Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology (Diploma) at Wilson Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,552
    Length
    40 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,336
    Students counted
    26
    a year, estimated
    $58,200
    price
    $3,855

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology

    Pitt Community College

    Winterville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pitt Community College, Winterville · Electrician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,900
    Price if you pay yourself$8,654
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology at Pitt Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology at Pitt Community College
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,219
    Length
    52 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,340
    Students counted
    24
    a year, estimated
    $40,900
    price
    $8,654

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology, Diploma (D35130)

    Cleveland Community College

    Shelby

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cleveland Community College, Shelby · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$70,400
    Price if you pay yourself$3,143
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology, Diploma (D35130) at Cleveland Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology, Diploma (D35130) at Cleveland Community College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,591
    Length
    45 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $770
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    $70,400
    price
    $3,143

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 1 WFD/CE

    Craven Community College

    New Bern

    No diploma needed

    Craven Community College, New Bern · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 1 WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    More details about NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 1 WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $329
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 2 WFD/CE

    Craven Community College

    New Bern

    No diploma needed

    Craven Community College, New Bern · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 2 WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    More details about NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 2 WFD/CE at Craven 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
    $284
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 3 WFD/CE

    Craven Community College

    New Bern

    No diploma needed

    Craven Community College, New Bern · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 3 WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    More details about NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 3 WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $284
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 4 WFD/CE

    Craven Community College

    New Bern

    No diploma needed

    Craven Community College, New Bern · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 4 WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    More details about NCCER Electrical/Electrician Level 4 WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $290
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • Residential electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Residential Wiring WFD/CE

    James Sprunt Community College

    Kenansville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    James Sprunt Community College, Kenansville · Residential electrician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$182
    School website, Electrical Residential Wiring WFD/CE at James Sprunt Community College
    More details about Electrical Residential Wiring WFD/CE at James Sprunt Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $182

  • Short course or single levelIn personPrerequisite courses

    Residential Wiring 3

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

    Hudson

    Prerequisite courses

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson · Short course or single level · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$182
    School website, Residential Wiring 3 at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    More details about Residential Wiring 3 at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $182

  • Short course or single levelIn personPrerequisite courses

    Residential Wiring 2

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

    Hudson

    Prerequisite courses

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson · Short course or single level · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$187
    School website, Residential Wiring 2 at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    More details about Residential Wiring 2 at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $187

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Level I

    Sandhills Community College

    Pinehurst

    No diploma needed

    Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$188
    School website, Electrical Level I at Sandhills Community College
    More details about Electrical Level I at Sandhills Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $121
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $188

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Level II

    Sandhills Community College

    Pinehurst

    No diploma needed

    Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$188
    School website, Electrical Level II at Sandhills Community College
    More details about Electrical Level II at Sandhills Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    25 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $204
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $188

  • Short course or single levelIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Level III

    Sandhills Community College

    Pinehurst

    No diploma needed

    Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst · Short course or single level · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$188
    School website, Electrical Level III at Sandhills Community College
    More details about Electrical Level III at Sandhills Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $204
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $188

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology Diploma

    Central Carolina Community College

    Sanford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Carolina Community College, Sanford · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,125
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology Diploma at Central Carolina Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology Diploma at Central Carolina Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,125

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Systems Technology

    Forsyth Technical Community College

    Winston-Salem

    No diploma needed

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,140
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology at Forsyth Technical Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology at Forsyth Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,140

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology-Wiring Certificate

    Randolph Community College

    Asheboro

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Randolph Community College, Asheboro · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,152
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology-Wiring Certificate at Randolph Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology-Wiring Certificate at Randolph Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,152

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Systems Technology-Electrical Track, Certificate

    Surry Community College

    Dobson

    No diploma needed

    Surry Community College, Dobson · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,379
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology-Electrical Track, Certificate at Surry Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology-Electrical Track, Certificate at Surry Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $477
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,379

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Engineering Technology-Basic Wiring Systems, Certificate

    Southeastern Community College

    Whiteville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, Whiteville · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,513
    Program website, Electrical Engineering Technology-Basic Wiring Systems, Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Electrical Engineering Technology-Basic Wiring Systems, Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,513

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    TAA - Electrical Systems Technology Diploma

    Wake Technical Community College

    Raleigh

    No diploma needed

    Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,076
    School website, TAA - Electrical Systems Technology Diploma at Wake Technical Community College
    More details about TAA - Electrical Systems Technology Diploma at Wake Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,056
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,076

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology

    Haywood Community College

    Clyde

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Haywood Community College, Clyde · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,964
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology at Haywood Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology at Haywood Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,964

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical System Technology Diploma

    Randolph Community College

    Asheboro

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Randolph Community College, Asheboro · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,311
    Program website, Electrical System Technology Diploma at Randolph Community College
    More details about Electrical System Technology Diploma at Randolph Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,970
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,311

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology Certificate

    James Sprunt Community College

    Kenansville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    James Sprunt Community College, Kenansville · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,648
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology Certificate at James Sprunt Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology Certificate at James Sprunt Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,648

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical System Technology-certificate

    Montgomery Community College

    Troy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Montgomery Community College, Troy · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,158
    School website, Electrical System Technology-certificate at Montgomery Community College
    More details about Electrical System Technology-certificate at Montgomery Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,158

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Electrical Engineering Technology - AAS

    Tri-County Community College

    Murphy

    Education and courses

    Tri-County Community College, Murphy · Electrician (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,320
    School website, Electrical Engineering Technology - AAS at Tri-County Community College
    More details about Electrical Engineering Technology - AAS at Tri-County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    112 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,320

  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology - Associate

    Randolph Community College

    Asheboro

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Randolph Community College, Asheboro · Electrician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,410
    School website, Electrical Systems Technology - Associate at Randolph Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology - Associate at Randolph Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,521
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,410

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology

    Isothermal Community College

    Spindale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Isothermal Community College, Spindale · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology at Isothermal Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology at Isothermal Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,500

  • Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Systems Technology

    Robeson Community College

    Lumberton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Robeson Community College, Lumberton · Electrician (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,700
    Program website, Electrical Systems Technology at Robeson Community College
    More details about Electrical Systems Technology at Robeson Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,434
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,700

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Electrical

    Global Vocational Training Center

    Based in Columbia, SC

    No diploma needed

    Global Vocational Training Center, based in Columbia, SC · Electrician certificate or diploma · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    More details about Electrical at Global Vocational Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,000

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical System Technology

    Montgomery Community College

    Troy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Montgomery Community College, Troy · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,432
    Program website, Electrical System Technology at Montgomery Community College
    More details about Electrical System Technology at Montgomery Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,432

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Electrical Training/Levels 1 And 2 Nccer

    Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center Inc.

    Charlotte

    Prerequisite courses

    Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center Inc., Charlotte · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,950
    Program website, Electrical Training/Levels 1 And 2 Nccer at Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center Inc.
    More details about Electrical Training/Levels 1 And 2 Nccer at Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,620
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,950

How to pay for electrician training in North Carolina

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in North Carolina

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.3

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).4

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.5

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.67

GI Bill for electrician 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.

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

Quick facts: Electrician training in North Carolina

programs with a price cost under $1,000
11 of 36
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
4th of 31
electrician training programs here, against the typical state's 9
36 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).

Where the North Carolina electrician program numbers come from

Which North Carolina electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs North Carolina 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 North Carolina offers.

How North Carolina electrician program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. 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.

Other training in North Carolina

Sources for the facts about electrician training in North Carolina

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electricians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  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