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Construction Trades at Ridgewater College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Ridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ridgewater College sits in Willmar, MN.
Online Class Availability at Ridgewater College
Distance learning is available at Ridgewater College. Among 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Ridgewater College
Use these rankings to compare Ridgewater College’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #6 of 18 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 61 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Ridgewater College
Those who finish Ridgewater College’s Construction Trades program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,824 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Ridgewater College pursue many career paths. Below 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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