Lineman Schools in the United States

Electrical lineworker programs: climbing, power line construction and maintenance.

The United States has 92 schools with lineworker programs in this directory: 90 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 2,731 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,230 to $14,950, with a median of $11,841 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $60,860 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Texas State Technical College, Trinidad State College and Alpena Community College.

Lineman Schools by state

• Arizona3
• Florida5
• Georgia8
• Iowa3
• Michigan5
• Minnesota3
• Nebraska3
• New Jersey3
• New York3
• Ohio11
• Oklahoma6
• South Carolina3
• Texas7
• Wisconsin7

Largest lineman schools

Other states

States with fewer than 3 listings in this category are shown here instead of on their own page.

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Common questions

How much does lineworker training cost in the United States?

The median published tuition is $11,841 (range $6,230 to $14,950, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Buckeye Joint Vocational School ($6,230), Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center ($8,038) and Scioto County Career Technical Center ($9,916). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does lineworker school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (3 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do lineworker graduates earn?

Across 54 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $60,860 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public lineworker programs in the United States?

Yes. 90 public schools offer it, including Cochise County Community College District, Yavapai College, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, Colorado Mesa University and Trinidad State College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). How this directory is built.