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Apprentice for the Electrical Industry IBEW Local 98

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · career school · part of - · Training programs available:

Electrician schools
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Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 1101 Kitty Hawk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19112 · Phone: (215) 567-6405
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Apprentice for the Electrical Industry IBEW Local 98 is a trade school in Philadelphia, PA offering electrician training, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Electricians$45,600$67,600$95,500

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Apprentice for the Electrical Industry IBEW Local 98 is a career-training campus located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its status is currently listed as Accredited. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students cannot use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to cover costs here. The program family most associated with this campus is electrician training, preparing students for work in the electrical trade.

Federal outcome and cost data for this campus is limited. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt carried by graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings ten years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data, which is consistent with a non-Title IV institution that does not report these figures to the College Scorecard.

Because detailed program length and cost information are not reported here, prospective students—including adult career changers—should contact the school directly at (215) 567-6405 to ask about apprenticeship structure, schedule, and any fees. Since this program does not use federal aid, financing arrangements may differ from typical trade schools, so confirming details directly with Local 98 and verifying accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education is recommended before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers electrician training as its primary program family. No further program details are reported in the available data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

No, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

Completion rate and the comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (215) 567-6405 for current information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported in the available data, which may relate to its status as a union-run apprenticeship program rather than a traditional college.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to ask about the apprenticeship schedule.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education. Because this campus does not participate in Title IV aid, outcome data may not appear on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Program length and setting details are not reported, so fit for adult career changers cannot be determined from the available data; contact the school to discuss.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact this campus by phone at (215) 567-6405 to ask about enrollment and program details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other electrician programs in the area is not reported in federal data available for this listing.

Other trade and career schools in Philadelphia, PA

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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