Carpenters at Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Ranken Technical College graduates in carpenters earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ranken Technical College Compares for Carpenters
All 5 colleges reporting carpenters earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $69,442 | $74,498 | #1 | $51,104 |
| 2 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $61,533 | $62,561 | #2 | $38,268 |
| 3 | Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO | $48,574 | $52,082 | #3 | $35,975 |
| 4 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA | $46,433 | $47,223 | #4 | $37,611 |
| 5 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $45,162 | $42,985 | #5 | — |
Other Majors at Ranken Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $77,127 | $60,662 | #5 of 26 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $76,244 | $61,225 | #27 of 60 |
| Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education | $73,132 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $68,900 | $52,300 | #20 of 31 |
| Precision Metal Working | $68,297 | $43,922 | #10 of 66 |
| Computer Programming | $64,032 | $43,573 | #21 of 54 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $63,908 | $44,917 | #4 of 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $62,450 | $43,491 | #61 of 176 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $59,319 | $42,475 | #6 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ranken Technical College carpenters graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,975 one year after graduating and $48,574 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ranken Technical College rank for carpenters?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for carpenters graduates, Ranken Technical College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is carpenters at Ranken Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for carpenters ($47,382), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.