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Construction Trades at East Central Community College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at East Central Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Central Community College sits in Decatur, MS.
Studying Online at East Central Community College
Online coursework is an option at East Central Community College. Among 2,785 students, 1,110 (40%) studied exclusively online and 909 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from East Central Community College
Graduates of East Central 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 4 years | $40,433 |
| 5 years | $41,128 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from East Central Community College report median earnings of $40,433, compared with $32,778 for all East Central Community College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at East Central Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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