Construction Trades at Bismarck State College
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Bismarck State College is located in Bismarck, ND.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bismarck State College
Distance learning is available at Bismarck State College. Of 4,206 students, 1,467 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,166 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Bismarck State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bismarck State College’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 492 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Bismarck State College
Students who complete Bismarck State College’s Construction Trades program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,876 |
| 2 years | $50,979 |
| 3 years | $57,431 |
| 4 years | $64,500 |
| 5 years | $78,479 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Bismarck State College earn a median of $64,500, compared with $66,130 for all Bismarck State College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Trades graduates from Bismarck State College stands at $6,666.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Bismarck State College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Construction Trades graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | $83,502 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,994 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $77,350 |
| Carpet Installers | $72,945 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $70,937 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $69,933 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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