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Construction Trades at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College sits in Chicago, IL.
Online & Distance Learning at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Online coursework is an option at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. Of 3,274 students, 984 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 669 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Use these rankings to compare City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #271 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Students who complete City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King 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 | $63,469 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Construction Trades graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College stands at $9,950.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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