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Construction Trades at Jones County Junior College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, consider the program at Jones County Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jones County Junior College sits in Ellisville, MS.
Studying Online at Jones County Junior College
Many students take online classes at Jones County Junior College. Among 4,753 students, 1,024 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,847 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Jones County Junior College
Use these rankings to compare Jones County Junior College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 131 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #207 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #322 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Jones County Junior College
Graduates of Jones County Junior 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,454 |
| 2 years | $32,119 |
| 3 years | $40,069 |
| 4 years | $51,128 |
| 5 years | $58,060 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from Jones County Junior College take home a median $51,128, compared with $29,928 for all Jones County Junior College graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Jones County Junior College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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