by our College Data Analytics TeamLineworker programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for lineworker students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall lineworker education in Iowa.
Northwest Iowa Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best lineworker schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Sheldon. About 67 lineworker degrees were awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $78,118 in their early career. Northwest Iowa Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. See the full lineworker program report for Northwest Iowa Community College
Marshalltown Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in lineworker, ranking #2. Set in the town of Marshalltown, Marshalltown Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 42 lineworker students who graduated with this degree at Marshalltown Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the lineworker program make about $43,768 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,837. More information about a degree in lineworker from Marshalltown Community College
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
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