Construction Trades at Northeast Iowa Community College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, consider the program at Northeast Iowa Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeast Iowa Community College is in Calmar, IA.
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Studying Online at Northeast Iowa Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northeast Iowa Community College. Of 4,808 students, 841 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,792 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Northeast Iowa Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northeast Iowa Community College’s Construction Trades program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #250 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Northeast Iowa Community College
Those who finish Northeast Iowa Community 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 | $37,130 |
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 3 years | $42,788 |
| 4 years | $45,949 |
| 5 years | $58,470 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Northeast Iowa Community College earn a median of $45,949, compared with $42,035 for all Northeast Iowa Community College graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Northeast Iowa Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Construction Trades majors, 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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