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Electrician at Western Dakota Technical College
If you are interested in studying Electrician, consider the program at Western Dakota Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Dakota Technical College is in Rapid City, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 electrician degrees were granted at Western Dakota Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Western Dakota Technical College
Many students take online classes at Western Dakota Technical College. Among 1,164 students, 281 (24%) studied exclusively online and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Electrician Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Dakota Technical College’s Electrician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 311 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #215 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrician graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Electrician graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 5% women (1) and 95% men (18).
Electrician Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Among the 19 associate’s electrician graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrician associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Electrician associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrician Graduates
Students who finish Electrician program at Western Dakota Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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