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Construction Trades at Lamar Institute of Technology
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at Lamar Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lamar Institute of Technology is located in Beaumont, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Lamar Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Lamar Institute of Technology. Among 5,680 students, 1,839 (32%) studied exclusively online and 1,711 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Lamar Institute of Technology
Rankings can help you compare Lamar Institute of Technology’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Lamar Institute of Technology
Students who complete Lamar Institute of Technology’s Construction Trades program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,416 |
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Lamar Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.