2023 Best Value Construction Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Construction Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, construction was ranked #285 in the country. In fact 1,435 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Construction Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for construction students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Construction
Our analysis found Northeast Iowa Community College to be the best value school for construction students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NICC are $6,840 a year.
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The excellent associate degree programs at State Technical College of Missouri helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value construction schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at STC are $12,780 per year.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 52 |
| Minnesota | 0 |
| Kansas | 0 |
| Iowa | 4 |
| North Dakota | 1 |
| South Dakota | 2 |
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Construction Related Majors for Construction
One of 6 majors within the area of study, construction has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 23,527 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 4,511 |
| Carpentry | 3,273 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,617 |
| Masonry | 274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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