Construction Trades at Northwest Iowa Community College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, take a look at what Northwest Iowa Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Iowa Community College is in Sheldon, IA.
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Studying Online at Northwest Iowa Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Iowa Community College. Of 1,907 students, 757 (40%) studied exclusively online and 436 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Northwest Iowa Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Iowa Community College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 61 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 492 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College
Graduates of Northwest Iowa Community College’s Construction Trades program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,123 |
| 2 years | $62,714 |
| 3 years | $72,734 |
| 4 years | $81,284 |
| 5 years | $107,333 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College take home a median $81,284, compared with $59,769 for all Northwest Iowa Community College graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Construction Trades graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College comes in at $5,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Northwest Iowa Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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