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Electrical & Power Installation at Colorado Mesa University
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Colorado Mesa University is in Grand Junction, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 52 electrical & power installation degrees were granted at Colorado Mesa University.
Studying Online at Colorado Mesa University
Distance learning is available at Colorado Mesa University. Among 9,785 students, 736 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,271 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical & Power Installation Rankings at Colorado Mesa University
Use these rankings to compare Colorado Mesa University’s Electrical & Power Installation program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 368 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #243 of 367 |
Earnings for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates from Colorado Mesa University
Those who finish Colorado Mesa University’s Electrical & Power Installation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,709 |
| 2 years | $43,240 |
| 3 years | $57,344 |
| 4 years | $70,242 |
| 5 years | $78,611 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical & Power Installation graduates from Colorado Mesa University report median earnings of $70,242, compared with $49,582 for all Colorado Mesa University graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Electrical & Power Installation graduates from Colorado Mesa University is $5,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Colorado Mesa University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Colorado Mesa University are 6% women (3) and 94% men (49).
Electrical & Power Installation Associate’s Program at Colorado Mesa University
Among the 9 associate’s electrical & power installation degrees awarded at Colorado Mesa University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University, higher than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electrical & Power Installation Concentrations at Colorado Mesa University
This Electrical & Power Installation program at Colorado Mesa University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 15 |
| Lineworker | 37 |
Best-Paid Careers for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates
Graduates of the Electrical & Power Installation program at Colorado Mesa University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Electrical & Power Installation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $88,342 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $59,882 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
| Electricians | $57,376 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $53,048 |
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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