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Construction Trades at Central New Mexico Community College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, consider the program at Central New Mexico Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central New Mexico Community College is in Albuquerque, NM.
Studying Online at Central New Mexico Community College
Distance learning is available at Central New Mexico Community College. Of 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Central New Mexico Community College’s Construction Trades program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #226 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Students who complete Central New Mexico 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 | $36,535 |
| 2 years | $41,168 |
| 3 years | $36,795 |
| 4 years | $40,129 |
| 5 years | $49,622 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Central New Mexico Community College report median earnings of $40,129, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Central New Mexico Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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