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Electrical & Power Installation at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Electrical & Power Installation, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is in Fergus Falls, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 136 electrical & power installation degrees were awarded at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Of 5,645 students, 1,568 (28%) studied exclusively online and 1,685 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical & Power Installation Rankings at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State Community and Technical College’s Electrical & Power Installation program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 368 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #208 of 367 |
Earnings for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Graduates of Minnesota State Community and Technical College’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 | $41,294 |
| 2 years | $43,277 |
| 3 years | $51,375 |
| 4 years | $62,709 |
| 5 years | $70,839 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical & Power Installation graduates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College earn a median of $62,709, compared with $48,806 for all Minnesota State Community and Technical College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Electrical & Power Installation graduates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College is $8,939.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Minnesota State Community and Technical College are 1% women (2) and 99% men (134).
Electrical & Power Installation Associate’s Program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Of the 28 associate’s electrical & power installation degrees awarded at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, below 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 Minnesota State Community and Technical College
The Electrical & Power Installation program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 54 |
| Lineworker | 82 |
Best-Paid Careers for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates
Graduates of the Electrical & Power Installation program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Electrical & Power Installation majors, 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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