Electrician Schools in Jersey City, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Jersey City, New Jersey. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Electrician Schools Near Jersey City, NJ

#1

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 1.1 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY 4.5 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,177
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

DeVry College of New York

New York, NY 4.9 miles away BOC Score 36.0
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 64
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 6 miles away BOC Score 43.1
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  • In-state tuition: $5,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,523
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 20%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 449
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ 6.4 miles away BOC Score 86.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 963
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY 6.6 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 3,283

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Berk Trade and Business School

Long Island City, NY 6.6 miles away BOC Score 74.0
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  • Graduation rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 210

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

National Career Institute

East Orange, NJ 8.6 miles away BOC Score 28.7
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 276

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#9

Kean University

Union, NJ 9.1 miles away BOC Score 65.1
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 755
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY 9.2 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 96
  • Online programs available

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New Jersey Electrician Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $77,250 $37.14 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $63,190 $30.38 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 47-2111 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • NEC code curriculum and code-cycle year covered
  • Apprenticeship connections (4-5 year, 8,000+ hour pathway)
  • State journeyman and master electrician licensing steps
  • Hands-on lab hours (residential, commercial, industrial wiring)
  • OSHA safety certification (OSHA-10 or OSHA-30) included

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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