by our College Data Analytics Team
[Lineworker](/majors/construction-trades/electrical-power-transmission-installers/lineworker/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong lineworker education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value lineworker schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the lineworker degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Alpena Community College the best value for a degree in lineworker in Michigan. Set in the town of Alpena, Alpena Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,840, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. Typical student debt for lineworker graduates is $6,500. Lineworker graduates of Alpena Community College earn a median of $45,132 early in their careers. Set against $6,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lansing Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value lineworker schools. Located in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. Lineworker graduates of Lansing Community College earn a median of $46,103 early in their careers. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Jackson Community College earned it the #3 place for lineworker. Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Jackson. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,200. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $16,960 in student loans. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $41,322. That is a strong return on a $16,960 median debt.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value lineworker schools. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,179 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,219. Students borrow a median of $6,707 to complete the lineworker program here. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $34,972. Set against $6,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northern Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in lineworker, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,322, with out-of-state students paying around $19,944. Lineworker graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Early-career lineworker graduates make about $53,242. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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