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2026 Best Value General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer Schools in the Southeast Region

2 Colleges in the United States
$11,813 Avg Student Debt
$32,749 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer Badge [General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer](/majors/construction-trades/electrical-power-transmission-installers/electrical-and-power-transmission-installation-installer-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools to find the best return on investment for general electrical & power transmission installation/installer students.

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2026 Best Value General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general electrical & power transmission installation/installer degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/Installer Schools

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East Mississippi Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value general electrical & power transmission installation/installer schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,095, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Early-career general electrical & power transmission installation/installer graduates make about $53,950. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Southwest Mississippi Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general electrical & power transmission installation/installer, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Summit, Southwest Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,080, while out-of-state students pay about $6,780. Students borrow a median of $21,057 to complete the general electrical & power transmission installation/installer program here. Early-career general electrical & power transmission installation/installer graduates make about $50,292. Set against $21,057 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Pearl River Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general electrical & power transmission installation/installer, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,700, while out-of-state students pay about $6,100. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates carry a median of $13,482 in student loans. Early-career general electrical & power transmission installation/installer graduates make about $34,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA

A rank of #4 makes Lanier Technical College one of the best values for general electrical & power transmission installation/installer. Set in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,980, compared with $7,190 for out-of-state students. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates carry a median of $12,278 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general electrical & power transmission installation/installer degree recipients from Lanier Technical College generally make around $37,118. That is a strong return on a $12,278 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in general electrical & power transmission installation/installer will find it at Richmond Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Hamlet, Richmond Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,956, while out-of-state students pay about $6,564. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the general electrical & power transmission installation/installer program here. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates of Richmond Community College earn a median of $73,774 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Savannah Technical College came in at #6 for value in general electrical & power transmission installation/installer this year. Savannah Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Savannah. In-state tuition and fees average $3,330, while out-of-state students pay about $5,898. Students borrow a median of $12,843 to complete the general electrical & power transmission installation/installer program here. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates of Savannah Technical College earn a median of $37,386 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Meridian Community College placed #7 among the best values for general electrical & power transmission installation/installer. Set in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,078, compared with $6,478 for out-of-state students. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates carry a median of $10,368 in student loans. Early-career general electrical & power transmission installation/installer graduates make about $34,846. Set against $10,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earned the #8 position for value in general electrical & power transmission installation/installer this year. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Perkinston. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general electrical & power transmission installation/installer degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $34,214. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Jones County Junior College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value general electrical & power transmission installation/installer schools. Located in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,700, while out-of-state students pay about $5,700. Typical student debt for general electrical & power transmission installation/installer graduates is $9,559. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates of Jones County Junior College earn a median of $33,655 early in their careers. Set against $9,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Sowela Technical Community College earned the #10 position for value in general electrical & power transmission installation/installer this year. Set in the city of Lake Charles, Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,305. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates carry a median of $7,391 in student loans. Early-career general electrical & power transmission installation/installer graduates make about $52,083. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Carver Career Center
Charleston, WV

Carver Career Center came in at #11 for value in general electrical & power transmission installation/installer this year. Located in the suburb of Charleston, Carver Career Center is a small public university. Soon after graduation, general electrical & power transmission installation/installer degree recipients from Carver Career Center generally make around $27,517.

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Northshore Technical Community College came in at #12 for value in general electrical & power transmission installation/installer this year. Set in the rural area of Lacombe, Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,299. General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation/installer graduates carry a median of $14,815 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general electrical & power transmission installation/installer degree recipients from Northshore Technical Community College generally make around $39,824. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Oneida Huntsville ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value general electrical & power transmission installation/installer schools. Set in the rural area of Huntsville, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Oneida Huntsville is a small public institution. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,949.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 18 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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