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Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, Missouri · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 1,780 students · WeldingMachining & CNCPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$18,795
cheaper than 12% of comparable schools
Completion rate
53.4%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$55,955
earns ~$2,977.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Ranken Technical College is a private nonprofit school in Saint Louis, MO, that mainly awards certificates to adult students. The institution serves roughly 1,780 students with programs ranging from vehicle repair to precision metal working. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $18,795, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $12,000. About 53.4% of students complete their program within six years, a figure that does not account for transfer-outs. Typical earnings vary by program, with electromechanical technicians earning $59,124 two years after entry and carpentry certificates earning $29,685.

Net price is 56% above the Missouri median ($12,045) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 46% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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46.8% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Missouri.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$41,689
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$39,663
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$35,327
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificate$33,993
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$33,518
Carpentersundergraduate certificate$29,685
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Show all 22 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$59,124
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$55,512
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$54,109
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Educationassociate degree$45,529
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$43,696
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$43,426
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$42,123
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$40,768
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$40,684
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$39,729
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$38,559
Computer Programmingassociate degree$34,704
Agricultural Mechanizationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degreenot reported
Architectural Sciences and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Educationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much financial aid is available and how many students rely on Pell Grants?
Forty-six point eight percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant need-based aid availability.
What programs are offered and at what credential levels?
The school offers associate degrees in Precision Metal Working and Vehicle Maintenance, plus undergraduate certificates in Plumbing, Carpentry, Electromechanical Technologies, and Vehicle Maintenance, among others.
What do graduates of the Electromechanical Technologies certificate program typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion for the Electromechanical Technologies certificate are reported at $59,124.
What is the six-year completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 53.4%.
Is Ranken Technical College a public or private institution?
It is a private nonprofit school located in Saint Louis, MO.

Other options in Missouri

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterCape Girardeau$17,59876.6%$44,369
Grand River Technical SchoolChillicothe$11,83188.9%$40,665
Crowder CollegeNeosho$9,02339%$35,987
East Central CollegeUnion$13,12833.3%$36,916
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield$6,93628.6%$36,455
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro$7,37832.3%$40,782
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 178891. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.