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Electrical & Power Installation at Western Iowa Tech Community College
If you plan to study Electrical & Power Installation, consider the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Iowa Tech Community College sits in Sioux City, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 electrical & power installation degrees were granted at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Online Class Availability at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Of 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical & Power Installation Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Rankings can help you compare Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Electrical & Power Installation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Students who complete Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Electrical & Power Installation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 3 years | $42,062 |
| 4 years | $46,870 |
| 5 years | $51,283 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical & Power Installation graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College report median earnings of $46,870, compared with $44,552 for all Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Electrical & Power Installation Concentrations at Western Iowa Tech Community College
The Electrical & Power Installation program at Western Iowa Tech Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates
Graduates of the Electrical & Power Installation program at Western Iowa Tech Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Electrical & Power Installation majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $88,342 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $59,882 |
| 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.