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East Mississippi Community College Utility Lineworker Program

The East Mississippi Community College Utility Lineworker Program offers a comprehensive $3,540 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like MagNolia Eletric Power.

2026 Program Cost: $3,540
Program Length: One semester
Next Start: August

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2026 Program Cost: $3,540
Term Length: One semester
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 22
Housing Available?: No
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: No
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 95%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $56,800

Details about East Mississippi Community College Utility Lineworker Program

Utility Lineworker Technology is a one-semester program that teaches theory and principles of basic linework, such as climbing, first aid, CPR, forklift operation (leading to certification), truck driving (leading to Class A CDL), basic tool, material, pole framing, and RUS specification

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from East Mississippi Community College Utility Lineworker Program

This is a classic southern community college education program, very strong job connections and above average pay.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from East Mississippi Community College Utility Lineworker Program

MagNolia Eletric Power

How long does East Mississippi Community College Utility Lineworker Program take?

One semester

How to get into East Mississippi Community College Utility Lineworker Program

High school diploma or GED, This program requires an ACT score of 15 or a equivalent score on the ACCUPLACER test for program entrance,

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Mississippi

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 2,290 employed. The band below uses BLS percentile data as an illustrative range from early-career to experienced lineworkers in the state.

Early career (10th pct.): $45,620
Typical (median): $75,890
Experienced (90th pct.): $98,200

Program cost in context: tuition of $3,540 is about 4.7% of one year at the Mississippi median lineman wage.

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Who teaches here

Instructors

Bill Buckner
Utility Lineworker Program Instructor (Golden Triangle Campus)
23+ years in the trade
Hired to serve as the Utility Lineworker program instructor for EMCC's Golden Triangle campus expansion.

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Many graduates enter the trade through an IBEW local's apprenticeship after training.

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