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Construction Trades at Mitchell Technical College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, take a look at what Mitchell Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mitchell Technical College is in Mitchell, SD.
Online Class Availability at Mitchell Technical College
Distance learning is available at Mitchell Technical College. Of 1,186 students, 210 (18%) studied exclusively online and 102 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Mitchell Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Mitchell Technical College’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 61 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 492 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #318 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Mitchell Technical College
Students who complete Mitchell Technical College’s Construction Trades program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,733 |
| 2 years | $47,172 |
| 3 years | $57,433 |
| 4 years | $69,376 |
| 5 years | $77,531 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Mitchell Technical College take home a median $69,376, compared with $58,585 for all Mitchell Technical College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Trades graduates from Mitchell Technical College stands at $9,808.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Mitchell Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Construction Trades majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Roofers | $69,443 |
| Energy Auditors | $66,726 |
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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