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Construction Trades at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, take a look at what Big Sandy Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College is in Prestonsburg, KY.
Studying Online at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Of 2,618 students, 1,127 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 595 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #7 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #11 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 131 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #290 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Graduates of Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Construction Trades program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,629 |
| 2 years | $35,416 |
| 3 years | $45,668 |
| 4 years | $49,913 |
| 5 years | $53,561 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Big Sandy Community and Technical College earn a median of $49,913, compared with $38,499 for all Big Sandy Community and Technical College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Big Sandy Community and Technical College comes in at $9,625.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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