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#1 #1 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Alpena Community College Alpena, MI At Alpena Community College, only one major is offered: Energy Systems Technology/Technician. On average, 1 students receive a degree in Energy Systems Technology/Technician annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#2 #2 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $65,494
#3 #3 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO At Colorado Mesa University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $64,714
#4 #4 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD Annually, Mitchell Technical College awards around 47 degrees to students studying Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#5 #5 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte, MT Each year, Highlands College of Montana Tech grants around 19 degrees to students studying Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#6 #6 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon, IA At Northwest Iowa Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Lineworker....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#7 #7 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Texas State Technical College Waco, TX At Texas State Technical College, only one major is offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 354 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#8 #8 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND Each year, Bismarck State College awards around 48 degrees to students studying Operations Management and Supervision, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#9 #9 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Warren County Career Center Lebanon, OH At Warren County Career Center, only three majors are offered: Lineworker, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#10 #10 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Western Nebraska Community College Scottsbluff, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#11 #11 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME Each year, Kennebec Valley Community College grants around 45 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#12 #12 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI At Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, only two majors are offered: Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#13 #13 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Manchester Community College Manchester, NH At Manchester Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#14 #14 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL At City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#15 #15 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. South Florida State College Avon Park, FL At South Florida State College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Elementary......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#16 #16 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN At Minnesota State Community and Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Electrician, Graphic Design, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. In fact, Minnesota State Community and Technical College awards 46 degrees every year to Electrician majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#17 #17 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN At Dakota County Technical College, only three majors are offered: Electrician, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, and Heavy Equipment Maintenance......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#18 #18 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR Every year, Arkansas State University-Newport grants about 100 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#19 #19 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#20 #20 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN At Minnesota West Community and Technical College, only one major is offered: Electrician. Typically, 14 students are awarded a degree in Electrician every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#21 #21 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI At Chippewa Valley Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#22 #22 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI At Moraine Park Technical College, only two majors are offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Tool and Die Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#23 #23 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Newark, OH Annually, Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County grants around 21 degrees to students majoring in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#24 #24 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#25 #25 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Marion Technical College Marion, OH At Marion Technical College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. On average, 12 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#26 #26 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI Each year, Blackhawk Technical College awards around 4 degrees to students majoring in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#27 #27 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX At Lamar Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Chemical Technology/Technician, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician. In fact, Lamar Institute of Technology awards 78 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#28 #28 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education Zanesville, OH Every year, Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education awards around 31 degrees to students studying Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#29 #29 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN At Ivy Tech Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#30 #30 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY At Western Wyoming Community College, only one major is offered: Business Administration and Management, General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#31 #31 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Pontotoc Technology Center Ada, OK Annually, Pontotoc Technology Center awards around 23 degrees to students majoring in Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#32 #32 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Yavapai College Prescott, AZ At Yavapai College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#33 #33 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS Each year, Northwest Mississippi Community College awards about 341 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#34 #34 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Scioto County Career Technical Center Lucasville, OH At Scioto County Career Technical Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Surgical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#35 #35 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI Annually, Northcentral Technical College awards about 71 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#36 #36 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 338 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#37 #37 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Mid-America Technology Center Wayne, OK Annually, Mid-America Technology Center awards about 29 degrees to students studying Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#38 #38 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX Annually, Tarrant County College District awards about 4598 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#39 #39 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA Each year, Des Moines Area Community College grants around 738 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#40 #40 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee Area Technical College, only one major is offered: Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#41 #41 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Northeast Technology Center Pryor, OK At Northeast Technology Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#42 #42 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana awards 402 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#43 #43 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Meridian Technology Center Stillwater, OK At Meridian Technology Center, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#44 #44 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#45 #45 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY Every year, Hudson Valley Community College awards about 287 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#46 #46 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. New River Community and Technical College Beaver, WV Each year, New River Community and Technical College awards around 25 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#47 #47 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Linn-Benton Community College Albany, OR At Linn-Benton Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#48 #48 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#49 #49 Best College for Lineworker in the U.S. Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Each year, Pima Community College grants around 722 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
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About Lineworker

Lineworker programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair local, long-distance, and rural electric power cables and communication lines; erect and construct pole and tower lines; and install underground lines and cables. Includes instruction in cable installation and repair, fibre-optic technology, trenching, mobile equipment and crane operation, high-voltage installations, maintenance and inspection, safety, remote communications, and applicable codes and standards.

Students who are passionate about Lineworker can study up to a Associates degree. Right now, 1,973 students earn a some level of degree in Lineworker around the US each year. More students earn a degree in Lineworker in the state of Texas compared to any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Lineworker is $55,200.

Popularity of Lineworker Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Lineworker majors is Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Lineworker can prepare you for is First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers Repairers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Lineworker majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Lineworker majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,494

Female Students

16 (1%)

Male Students

1,478 (98%)

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