2026 Best Value Lineworker Schools in Texas
[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 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value lineworker schools.
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2026 Best Value Lineworker Schools in Texas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the lineworker degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Lineworker Schools
For return on investment in lineworker, no school beat Lamar Institute Of Technology this year. Lamar Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Beaumont. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,844, while out-of-state students pay about $12,924. Students borrow a median of $14,278 to complete the lineworker program here. Lineworker graduates of Lamar Institute Of Technology earn a median of $50,068 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Texas State Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in lineworker, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,212, compared with $11,812 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,923 to complete the lineworker program here. Soon after graduation, lineworker degree recipients from Texas State Technical College generally make around $66,521. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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