Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 400900
- Phone: (507) 284-3208
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,179Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Carpentry Courses
The carpentry program at Mesabi Range Community and Technical College prepares students for careers working as carpenters for manufacturing firms, government agencies, retail establishments, and other industries. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Program courses include: technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finishing carpentry techniques, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer carpentry courses.
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Mesabi Range Community and Technical College
200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN
About
Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, located in Virginia Minnesota, is one 34 schools that comprise the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The school is a public two year institution dedicated to providing a quality education for residents within its service area. The school operates a second campus in Eveleth, and high school students from the various districts are able to take college credit courses through the school.
Academics
Mesabi Range Community and Technical College offers a variety of programs aimed at providing opportunities for its students. These include career training and technical programs that provide training and education in high demand field, assisting in the development of skills necessary to become a professional in the chosen field. These programs take one to two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency. Academic transfer is also supported, allowing students to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree followed by applying to a college or university for transfer to pursue higher education and earn their degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admissions to MRCTC is made easy through the school's open enrollment policy that allows any individual to enter if they complete an application and pay the associated fees. Students must also supply transcripts and test scores, and should prepare for a placement exam prior to registration. Student s should also meet with a counselor to discuss goals and program enrollment. Financial aid is available in the form loans, grants and scholarships, and is applied for by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information provided by the FAFSA will be used by the school to construct a financial aid packet for the student.
Students Enrolled in the Carpentry Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mesabi Range Community and Technical College has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 7 |
Less Than Four-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 7 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 7 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Carpentry program at Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Construction Carpenters
Description
Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, construction carpenters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Rochester, MN
- Total Employment: 590
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.10
- Average Annual Salary: $41820
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Mesabi Range Community and Technical College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Mesabi Range Community and Technical College may provide student services like:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Mesabi Range Community and Technical College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Volleyball