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Construction Trades at Alpena Community College
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Alpena Community College is located in Alpena, MI.
Online Class Availability at Alpena Community College
Online coursework is an option at Alpena Community College. Of 1,581 students, 303 (19%) studied exclusively online and 448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Alpena Community College
Use these rankings to compare Alpena Community College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 52 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Alpena Community College
Students who complete Alpena Community College’s Construction Trades program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,554 |
| 2 years | $45,706 |
| 3 years | $60,069 |
| 4 years | $76,916 |
| 5 years | $89,430 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Alpena Community College take home a median $76,916, compared with $61,477 for all Alpena Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Trades graduates from Alpena Community College is $6,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Alpena Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Construction Trades majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | $83,502 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,994 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $77,350 |
| Carpet Installers | $72,945 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $70,937 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $69,933 |
| Roofers | $69,443 |
| Energy Auditors | $66,726 |
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
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