Construction Trades at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, take a look at what Minnesota West Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is located in Granite Falls, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Among 3,695 students, 1,130 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 798 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Minnesota West Community and Technical College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 61 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Students who complete Minnesota West Community and 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 | $41,753 |
| 2 years | $47,838 |
| 3 years | $53,926 |
| 4 years | $63,408 |
| 5 years | $69,411 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Minnesota West Community and Technical College report median earnings of $63,408, compared with $51,985 for all Minnesota West Community and Technical College graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Minnesota West Community and Technical College stands at $11,088.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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