Construction Trades at Dakota County Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Dakota County Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dakota County Technical College sits in Rosemount, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dakota County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Dakota County Technical College. Of 2,894 students, 621 (21%) studied exclusively online and 766 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Dakota County Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Dakota County Technical College’s Construction Trades program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 61 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #34 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #287 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Dakota County Technical College
Graduates of Dakota County Technical College’s Construction Trades program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,396 |
| 2 years | $47,377 |
| 3 years | $58,474 |
| 4 years | $58,850 |
| 5 years | $73,203 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from Dakota County Technical College take home a median $58,850, compared with $49,491 for all Dakota County Technical College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Dakota County Technical College comes in at $11,974.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Dakota County Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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