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Construction Trades at Des Moines Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.
Online Class Availability at Des Moines Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Des Moines Area Community College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Students who complete Des Moines Area Community 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 | $34,614 |
| 2 years | $32,382 |
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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