Lineworker programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their lineworker programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 92 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for lineworker students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Lineworker School
The lineworker program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Lineworker rankings. For our Best Overall Lineworker School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Lineworker Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Trinidad State Junior College tops our 2026 ranking of the best lineworker schools. Located in the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 117 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Trinidad State Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their lineworker degree from Trinidad State Junior College earn around $73,424 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $3,588.
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A rank of #2 makes Moraine Park Technical College one of the top schools for lineworker. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 32 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their lineworker degree from Moraine Park Technical College earn around $41,051 in the first couple years of their career. Moraine Park Technical College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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Texas State Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in lineworker, ranking #3. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 421 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Texas State Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $66,521 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,923.
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A rank of #4 makes Chippewa Valley Technical College one of the top schools for lineworker. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. There were roughly 33 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Chippewa Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $60,950 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in lineworker, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Green Bay. About 62 lineworker degrees were awarded at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent year. Lineworker graduates of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $31,061 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,997.
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Linn State Technical College placed #6 among the best lineworker schools. Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Linn. About 42 lineworker degrees were awarded at Linn State Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their lineworker degree from Linn State Technical College earn around $54,080 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #7 spot for lineworker this year. Set in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 39 lineworker degrees were awarded at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their lineworker degree from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn around $53,024 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,225 to complete this degree.
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Mitchell Technical Institute came in at #8 for lineworker this year. Set in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public institution. There were roughly 94 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Mitchell Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $55,180 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,750.
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Northwest Iowa Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Sheldon. There were roughly 67 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Iowa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their lineworker degree from Northwest Iowa Community College earn around $78,118 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Ivy Tech Community College came in at #10 for lineworker this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. About 92 lineworker degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $80,734. Students borrow a median of $10,262 to complete this degree.
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Bismarck State College landed the #11 spot for lineworker this year. Set in the city of Bismarck, Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 41 lineworker degrees were awarded at Bismarck State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their lineworker degree from Bismarck State College earn around $52,959 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,666.
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Mesa State College landed the #12 spot for lineworker this year. Mesa State College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Junction. About 47% of students finish within six years. Mesa State College awarded about 37 lineworker degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $49,330 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Northern Michigan University came in at #13 for lineworker this year. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. Northern Michigan University awarded about 35 lineworker degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $53,242 in their early career. Northern Michigan University graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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Nash Community College came in at #14 for lineworker this year. Set in the rural area of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 96 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Nash Community College in the most recent data year. Lineworker graduates of Nash Community College earn a median of $52,474 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,969.
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Northeast Community College earned the #15 position for lineworker this year. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 34 lineworker degrees were awarded at Northeast Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $59,177. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #16 for lineworker this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. There were roughly 44 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent data year. Lineworker graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $64,751 early in their careers. Metropolitan Community College Area graduates carry a median of $12,350 in student loans.
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Arkansas State University Newport ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker schools. Set in the rural area of Newport, Arkansas State University Newport is a mid-sized public institution. About 31 lineworker degrees were awarded at Arkansas State University Newport in the most recent year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $71,039 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,925.
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Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker schools. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Okmulgee. About 71 lineworker degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee generally make around $52,354. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans.
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Alpena Community College placed #19 among the best lineworker schools. Set in the town of Alpena, Alpena Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 100%. There were roughly 99 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Alpena Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $45,132 in their early career. Alpena Community College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans.
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North Georgia Technical College came in at #20 for lineworker this year. Set in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. North Georgia Technical College awarded about 74 lineworker degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $41,675 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,279 to complete this degree.
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South Georgia Technical College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Americus. South Georgia Technical College awarded about 54 lineworker degrees in the most recent data year. Lineworker graduates of South Georgia Technical College earn a median of $51,498 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,423 to complete this degree.
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Minnesota State Community And Technical College placed #22 among the best lineworker schools. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. Minnesota State Community And Technical College awarded about 82 lineworker degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their lineworker degree from Minnesota State Community And Technical College earn around $50,776 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,939.
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Highlands College Of Montana Tech earned the #23 position for lineworker this year. This small public university is located in the town of Butte. There were roughly 60 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Highlands College Of Montana Tech in the most recent data year. Lineworker graduates of Highlands College Of Montana Tech earn a median of $58,838 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $2,750 to complete this degree.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best lineworker schools. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public institution. About 20 lineworker degrees were awarded at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the most recent year. Lineworker graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of $38,325 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,296 to complete this degree.
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Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #25 for lineworker this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public university. About 40 lineworker degrees were awarded at Ozarks Technical Community College in the most recent year. Lineworker graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College earn a median of $62,177 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,866.
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Rest of the Top 50 Lineworker Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s lineworker ranking:
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 92 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
