Details about WSU Tech Electric Power Distribution Program
WSU Tech (Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology) launched Electric Power Distribution at its City Center campus in Wichita. Technical certificate in about one year, or an associate degree in about two. Classes begin January 2027. Students train on electrical theory, pole climbing, rigging, equipment operation, overhead and underground distribution, and live-line procedures, and earn OSHA 30. Catalog cost is $11,421 for the technical certificate and $15,234 for the AAS (excludes books, tools, and online fees). Kansas Promise eligible. Facts from wsutech.edu and the WSU Tech catalog, gathered 2026-10-24.
Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from WSU Tech Electric Power Distribution Program
WSU Tech cites Kansas workforce projections of about 110 electrical power-line installer and repairer openings per year through 2034, and BLS national growth of 10% from 2025 to 2035. Evergy regional operations publicly supported the launch. Those are school and agency figures, not a Lineman Central wage study.
Companies hiring entry level line workers from WSU Tech Electric Power Distribution Program
Evergy's director of regional operations spoke in support of the launch. Placement list not confirmed yet. Ask the school who is hiring grads.
How long does WSU Tech Electric Power Distribution Program take?
1 year certificate; 2 year AAS
How to get into WSU Tech Electric Power Distribution Program
Enrollment open for January 2027 start. Apply at WSU Tech, then meet with an academic advisor to enroll. Electric Power Distribution advising is listed under DaJina Kiel at City Center. Admissions counselor for Applied Technologies at City Center is Mary Allison. Federal aid and Kansas Promise may apply. See wsutech.edu/electricpowerdistribution and wsutech.edu/admissions/contact.
