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Construction Trades at Meridian Community College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, consider the program at Meridian Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Meridian Community College sits in Meridian, MS.
Online & Distance Learning at Meridian Community College
Online coursework is an option at Meridian Community College. Among 2,780 students, 255 (9%) studied exclusively online and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Meridian Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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