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Construction Trades at Western Dakota Technical Institute
Western Dakota Tech is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and has a total student population of 1,324. During the the most recent year for which data is available, 14 students received their associate's degree in construction trades.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Construction Trades section at the bottom of this page.
Western Dakota Tech Construction Trades Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Construction Trades (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Construction Trades (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Construction Trades
Western Dakota Tech Construction Trades Rankings
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Construction Trades Student Demographics at Western Dakota Tech
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the construction trades majors at Western Dakota Technical Institute.
Western Dakota Tech Construction Trades Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in construction trades at Western Dakota Tech are white. Around 100% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Dakota Technical Institute with a associate's in construction trades.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Construction Trades
If you plan to be a construction trades major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Dakota Technical Institute. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 19 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 14 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 12 |
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Careers That Construction Trades Grads May Go Into
A degree in construction trades can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SD, the home state for Western Dakota Technical Institute.
| Occupation | Jobs in SD | Average Salary in SD |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | 4,130 | $36,340 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers | 2,810 | $37,410 |
| Electricians | 2,230 | $45,490 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 2,070 | $37,380 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1,510 | $43,600 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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