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Construction Trades at Kennebec Valley Community College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, take a look at what Kennebec Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kennebec Valley Community College is located in Fairfield, ME.
Online & Distance Learning at Kennebec Valley Community College
Many students take online classes at Kennebec Valley Community College. Of 2,489 students, 896 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 515 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Kennebec Valley Community College
Graduates of Kennebec Valley 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,696 |
| 3 years | $54,356 |
| 4 years | $62,292 |
| 5 years | $74,065 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Kennebec Valley Community College report median earnings of $62,292, compared with $47,960 for all Kennebec Valley Community College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Kennebec Valley Community College stands at $9,031.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Kennebec Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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