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[Lineworker](/majors/construction-trades/electrical-power-transmission-installers/lineworker/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 69 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value lineworker schools.
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For return on investment in lineworker, no school beat South Georgia Technical College this year. Located in the town of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,992, compared with $7,202 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,423 to complete the lineworker program here. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $51,498. Set against $10,423 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in lineworker will find it at Nash Community College, which ranked #2. Nash Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rocky Mount. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,866, with out-of-state students paying around $8,866. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $16,969 in student loans. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Nash Community College generally make around $52,474. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Coastal Pines Technical College earned it the #3 place for lineworker. Set in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,268, with out-of-state students paying around $5,836. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $5,812. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $39,090. Set against $5,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in lineworker will find it at Alpena Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Alpena, Alpena Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,840 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $6,500. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Alpena Community College generally make around $45,132. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Regional Technical College earned it the #5 place for lineworker. Set in the town of Thomasville, Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,007 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,575. Students borrow a median of $9,086 to complete the lineworker program here. Lineworker graduates of Southern Regional Technical College earn a median of $44,007 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,086 median debt.
North Georgia Technical College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value lineworker schools. Set in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,330 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,898 for out-of-state students. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $12,279 in student loans. Lineworker graduates of North Georgia Technical College earn a median of $41,675 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kennebec Valley Community College landed the #7 spot for lineworker value this year. Located in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $9,031. Lineworker graduates of Kennebec Valley Community College earn a median of $58,143 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #8 among the best values for lineworker. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,375 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $12,350 in student loans. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Area generally make around $64,751. Set against $12,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #9 for value in lineworker this year. West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco. Students from in state pay about $3,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,978 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete the lineworker program here. Lineworker graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn a median of $39,922 early in their careers. Set against $12,651 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Trident Technical College earned the #10 position for value in lineworker this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,546, while out-of-state students pay about $8,620. Students borrow a median of $18,116 to complete the lineworker program here. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Trident Technical College generally make around $50,166. That is a strong return on a $18,116 median debt.
New River Community And Technical College landed the #11 spot for lineworker value this year. New River Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Beaver. In-state tuition and fees average $5,156, compared with $9,646 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $5,500. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from New River Community And Technical College generally make around $50,399. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Horry Georgetown Technical College earned the #12 position for value in lineworker this year. Located in the city of Conway, Horry Georgetown Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,518, with out-of-state students paying around $10,978. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $5,500. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $32,356. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
Atlanta Technical College landed the #13 spot for lineworker value this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,382, with out-of-state students paying around $5,950. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $17,655. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Atlanta Technical College generally make around $35,441. Set against $17,655 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pima Community College came in at #14 for value in lineworker this year. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $10,655 in student loans. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Pima Community College generally make around $40,977. That is a strong return on a $10,655 median debt.
South Florida State College came in at #15 for value in lineworker this year. South Florida State College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Avon Park. Students from in state pay about $3,165 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,859. Students borrow a median of $8,204 to complete the lineworker program here. Lineworker graduates of South Florida State College earn a median of $42,415 early in their careers. Set against $8,204 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lansing Community College came in at #16 for value in lineworker this year. Lansing Community College is a large public school located in the city of Lansing. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,700 to complete the lineworker program here. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Lansing Community College generally make around $46,103. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tarrant County College District landed the #17 spot for lineworker value this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,863, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Students borrow a median of $15,148 to complete the lineworker program here. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Tarrant County College District generally make around $45,158. Set against $15,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Nebraska Community College landed the #18 spot for lineworker value this year. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, compared with $4,410 for out-of-state students. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $14,507 in student loans. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Western Nebraska Community College generally make around $62,413. Set against $14,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College earned the #19 position for value in lineworker this year. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, compared with $5,868 for out-of-state students. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $8,492 in student loans. Lineworker graduates of Georgia Northwestern Technical College earn a median of $41,229 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #20 for value in lineworker this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $10,262. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $80,734. Set against $10,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #21 spot for lineworker value this year. Located in the town of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,516, compared with $6,084 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,619 to complete the lineworker program here. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College generally make around $45,062. That is a strong return on a $17,619 median debt.
York Technical College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value lineworker schools. York Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,036, while out-of-state students pay about $13,340. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $10,907 in student loans. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from York Technical College generally make around $37,626. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #23 for value in lineworker this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,256, with out-of-state students paying around $7,040. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $15,866. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Ozarks Technical Community College generally make around $62,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value lineworker schools. Located in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,322 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,360. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $10,284 in student loans. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $39,399. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Arkansas State University Newport landed the #25 spot for lineworker value this year. Arkansas State University Newport is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Newport. Students from in state pay about $3,312 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,752. Students borrow a median of $10,925 to complete the lineworker program here. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $71,039. Set against $10,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 69 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 69 ranked schools only.
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