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Electrician training in Tennessee

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

12 schools offer these electrician programs, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 8 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

See the 13 programs

How much does electrician training cost in Tennessee?

$4,288 to $5,492 is what most electrician training programs in Tennessee cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $2,160 to $6,910

In the typical program

Finished the program
69%
Working 6 months later
80%
Earned a year, estimated
about $31,300
Length
29 to 58 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 Tennessee may also offer electrician training. How these figures are made

Is there free electrician training in Tennessee?

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

Electrician training in Kingsport, Knoxville, Morristown and other Tennessee cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 2 in smaller cities and towns.

All 13 electrician training programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Industrial electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga

    Chattanooga

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga, Chattanooga · Industrial electrician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,149

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
    More details about Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,788
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    357
    a year, estimated
    $39,200
    price
    $4,149
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville

    Knoxville

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, Knoxville · Industrial electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$31,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,334

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    More details about Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,833
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,861
    Students counted
    323
    a year, estimated
    $31,300
    price
    $4,334
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown

    Morristown

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown, Morristown · Industrial electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,760

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
    More details about Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,539
    Length
    58 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,180
    Students counted
    291
    a year, estimated
    $34,200
    price
    $5,760
    trained with WIOA funding
    13

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville

    McMinnville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville, McMinnville · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,344
    Program website, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
    More details about Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,450
    Length
    58 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,205
    Students counted
    128
    a year, estimated
    $29,800
    price
    $5,344

  • Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson

    Jackson

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson, Jackson · Industrial electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,910
    Program website, Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
    More details about Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,118
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,280
    Students counted
    112
    a year, estimated
    $28,500
    price
    $6,910

  • Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump

    Crump

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump, Crump · Industrial electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
    More details about Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,722
    Length
    58 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,430
    Students counted
    90
    a year, estimated
    $26,900
    price
    $5,492

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electricity (Cert)

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon, VA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA · Electrician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Tennessee; Tennessee approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$51,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,863
    Program website, Electricity (Cert) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Electricity (Cert) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,801
    Length
    32 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,050
    Students counted
    85
    a year, estimated
    $51,200
    price
    $4,863

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Electricity

    Northeast State Community College

    Blountville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast State Community College, Blountville · Electrician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,596
    Program website, Construction Electricity at Northeast State Community College
    More details about Construction Electricity at Northeast State Community College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,304
    Length
    32 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,292
    Students counted
    48
    a year, estimated
    $21,200
    price
    $4,596

  • Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley

    Ripley

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley, Ripley · Industrial electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley
    More details about Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,670
    Length
    58 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,685
    Students counted
    24
    a year, estimated
    $46,700
    price
    $5,492

  • Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, Newbern · Industrial electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
    More details about Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    58 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,685
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,492

  • Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Weekend College/Industrial Electricity

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville

    Knoxville

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, Knoxville · Industrial electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,160
    School website, Weekend College/Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    More details about Weekend College/Industrial Electricity at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $180
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,160

  • Residential electricianIn personNo diploma needed

    Residential Electricity Technician.

    WSCC Morristown Campus

    Morristown

    No diploma needed

    WSCC Morristown Campus, Morristown · Residential electrician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,260
    School website, Residential Electricity Technician. at WSCC Morristown Campus
    More details about Residential Electricity Technician. at WSCC Morristown Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,260

  • Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Apprenticeship 2024

    Tri-Cities Electrical Jatc

    Blountville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tri-Cities Electrical Jatc, Blountville · Electrician apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Apprenticeship 2024 at Tri-Cities Electrical Jatc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for electrician training in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in Tennessee

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 Tennessee

programs with a price cost under $5,000
6 of 12
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
22nd of 31
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
3 of 14
electrician training programs here, against the typical state's 9
13 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 Tennessee

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 1 electrician apprenticeship approved for WIOA funding in Tennessee, with no price listed. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the electrician apprenticeship

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

Where the Tennessee electrician program numbers come from

Which Tennessee electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs Tennessee 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 Tennessee offers.

How Tennessee 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.

Other training in Tennessee

Sources for the facts about electrician training in Tennessee

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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. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. 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