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Sussex County Community College Lineman Program

The Sussex County Community College Lineman Program offers a comprehensive $2,700 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Jersey Central Power & Light.

2026 Program Cost: $2,700
Program Length: 6 months
Next Start: August

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2026 Program Cost: $2,700
Term Length: 6 months
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 14
Housing Available?: No
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: Yes
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 94%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $49,000

Details about Sussex County Community College Lineman Program

The Electrical Lineman Program prepares individuals to build, repair, and maintain electrical power and distribution systems. Student training includes electrical systems, operations, safety, electrical distribution and equipment, basic electrical theory, and underground electrical construction operations

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Sussex County Community College Lineman Program

Graduates of this program will be able to apply the national safety code, Demonstrate professional safety practices including first aid and CPR, operate tools and equipment according to equipment manuals and/or demonstrated in class, and Install electrical structures such as poles and related equipment using proper specifications and accepted procedures.

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from Sussex County Community College Lineman Program

Jersey Central Power & Light

How long does Sussex County Community College Lineman Program take?

6 months

How to get into Sussex County Community College Lineman Program

Final High School diploma or GED equivalent

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Sussex County Community College is a public community college in the town of Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in New Jersey

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 1,310 employed. The band below uses BLS percentile data as an illustrative range from early-career to experienced lineworkers in the state.

Early career (10th pct.): $81,470
Typical (median): $121,580
Experienced (90th pct.): $126,350

Program cost in context: tuition of $2,700 is about 2.2% of one year at the New Jersey median lineman wage.

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Many graduates enter the trade through an IBEW local's apprenticeship after training.

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