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Construction Trades at Gaston College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, take a look at what Gaston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gaston College is in Dallas, NC.
Online & Distance Learning at Gaston College
Many students take online classes at Gaston College. Among 6,443 students, 3,266 (51%) studied exclusively online and 2,645 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Gaston College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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