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Construction Trades at Commonwealth Technical Institute
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Commonwealth Technical Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Commonwealth Technical Institute is located in Johnstown, PA.
Studying Online at Commonwealth Technical Institute
Commonwealth Technical Institute delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Commonwealth Technical Institute
Students who complete Commonwealth Technical Institute’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 | $16,897 |
| 2 years | $17,060 |
| 4 years | $22,147 |
| 5 years | $20,972 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Commonwealth Technical Institute earn a median of $22,147, compared with $22,147 for all Commonwealth Technical Institute graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Commonwealth Technical Institute 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.