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Construction Trades at Cuesta College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at Cuesta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cuesta College is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Online Class Availability at Cuesta College
Distance learning is available at Cuesta College. Of 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) studied exclusively online and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Cuesta College go on to a range of careers. 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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