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Electrician at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrician, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is located in Granite Falls, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 electrician degrees were granted at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
Studying Online at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Of 3,695 students, 1,130 (31%) studied exclusively online and 798 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Electrician Rankings at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota West Community and Technical College’s Electrician program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 36 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 311 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Electrician graduates at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Electrician graduates at Minnesota West Community and Technical College are 3% women (1) and 97% men (32).
Electrician Associate’s Program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Of the 21 associate’s electrician degrees awarded at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrician associate’s degree recipients at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Electrician associate’s degree recipients at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, below the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Electrician Graduates
Graduates of the Electrician program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Electrician graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $88,342 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| 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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