by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study lineworker, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 14 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing lineworker, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked lineworker colleges for veterans:
Bismarck State College tops our 2026 ranking of the best lineworker colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full lineworker report for Bismarck State College
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker colleges for veterans. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the lineworker program at Ivy Tech Community College
A rank of #3 makes Dakota County Technical College one of the top lineworker colleges for veteran students. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about lineworker at Dakota County Technical College
Metropolitan Community College Area is a great choice for veterans pursuing lineworker, landing the #4 spot this year. Metropolitan Community College Area scores 74.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the lineworker program at Metropolitan Community College Area
Veteran students seeking a strong lineworker program will find one at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 73.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full lineworker report for SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
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State Technical College of Missouri landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing lineworker. State Technical College of Missouri scores 72.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about lineworker at State Technical College of Missouri
Northeast Community College came in at #7 for veteran lineworker students this year. It scores 70.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the lineworker program at Northeast Community College
Minnesota State Community and Technical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker colleges for veterans. It scores 69.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full lineworker report for Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Minnesota West Community and Technical College came in at #9 for veteran lineworker students this year. It scores 68.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about lineworker at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Colorado Mesa University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing lineworker. Colorado Mesa University scores 66.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full lineworker report for Colorado Mesa University
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Brookdale Community College placed #11 among the best lineworker colleges for veterans. Brookdale Community College scores 66.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about lineworker at Brookdale Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker colleges for veterans. Northwest Iowa Community College scores 63.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full lineworker report for Northwest Iowa Community College
Alpena Community College placed #13 among the best lineworker colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 60.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about lineworker at Alpena Community College
Texas State Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker colleges for veterans. Texas State Technical College scores 53.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Read more about lineworker at Texas State Technical College
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying lineworker: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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