Sampson Community College Clinton, North Carolina

The Electrician program at Sampson Community College provides students with the essential knowledge and practical skills to succeed in the electrical trade. The curriculum typically covers core electrical concepts, including AC/DC theory, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code (NEC), and often uses the NCCER standardized program. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training, allowing students to gain experience in residential and commercial wiring, conduit bending, motor controls, and other vital skills. Students will learn electrical safety protocols. The program usually aims to prepare students for entry-level positions as electricians, electrician’s helpers, or electrical technicians, and offers pathways to pursue more specialized roles over time. Graduates may find employment with electrical contractors, construction companies, or in industrial maintenance settings. Completion of the program can also contribute towards fulfilling the educational requirements for electrical licensing in North Carolina, with further experience and examination also required. Expect a focus on preparing students to meet the demands of the local electrical industry.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Sampson Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.