Construction Trades at Ranken Technical College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Ranken Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ranken Technical College is in Saint Louis, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ranken Technical College
Distance learning is available at Ranken Technical College. Among 1,784 students, 91 (5%) studied exclusively online and 1,230 (69%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Ranken Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ranken Technical College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 61 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #57 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #364 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Ranken Technical College
Students who complete Ranken 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 | $26,984 |
| 2 years | $32,301 |
| 3 years | $34,498 |
| 4 years | $36,908 |
| 5 years | $47,410 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from Ranken Technical College take home a median $36,908, compared with $52,561 for all Ranken Technical College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Trades graduates from Ranken Technical College comes in at $9,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Ranken Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.