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Construction Trades at Bellingham Technical College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, consider the program at Bellingham Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bellingham Technical College is in Bellingham, WA.
Online & Distance Learning at Bellingham Technical College
Many students take online classes at Bellingham Technical College. Among 2,047 students, 435 (21%) studied exclusively online and 465 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Bellingham Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Bellingham Technical College’s Construction Trades program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Bellingham Technical College
Those who finish Bellingham Technical College’s Construction Trades program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,506 |
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Bellingham Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Construction Trades graduates, 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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