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Construction Trades at Fox Valley Technical College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, take a look at what Fox Valley Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fox Valley Technical College is located in Appleton, WI.
Studying Online at Fox Valley Technical College
Distance learning is available at Fox Valley Technical College. Among 10,670 students, 2,088 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,527 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Fox Valley Technical College
Those who finish Fox Valley Technical 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,729 |
| 3 years | $43,362 |
| 4 years | $46,095 |
| 5 years | $60,599 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $46,095, compared with $46,430 for all Fox Valley Technical College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Fox Valley Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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