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Construction Trades at Harrisburg Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harrisburg Area Community College is in Harrisburg, PA.
Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Harrisburg Area Community College. Of 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College
Students who complete Harrisburg Area 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 | $39,729 |
| 3 years | $42,315 |
| 4 years | $46,056 |
| 5 years | $50,050 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College earn a median of $46,056, compared with $49,664 for all Harrisburg Area Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College is $15,938.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Harrisburg Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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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