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Construction Trades at Erie Community College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, take a look at what Erie Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Erie Community College is in Buffalo, NY.
Studying Online at Erie Community College
Online coursework is an option at Erie Community College. Among 8,090 students, 1,335 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,310 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Erie Community College
Use these rankings to compare Erie Community College’s Construction Trades program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 51 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Erie Community College
Students who complete Erie Community College’s Construction Trades program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,044 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $30,399 |
| 4 years | $40,010 |
| 5 years | $46,747 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Erie Community College earn a median of $40,010, compared with $42,331 for all Erie Community College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Trades graduates from Erie Community College is $8,710.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Erie Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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