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Construction Trades at Arkansas State University-Newport
If you plan to study Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Arkansas State University-Newport. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Arkansas State University-Newport sits in Newport, AR.
Online Class Availability at Arkansas State University-Newport
Online coursework is an option at Arkansas State University-Newport. Among 1,868 students, 764 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 314 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Arkansas State University-Newport
Graduates of Arkansas State University-Newport’s Construction Trades program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $40,593 |
| 3 years | $58,563 |
| 4 years | $68,328 |
| 5 years | $81,213 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Arkansas State University-Newport earn a median of $68,328, compared with $43,737 for all Arkansas State University-Newport graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Arkansas State University-Newport work across a variety of fields. 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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