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Construction Trades at Northeast Community College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, take a look at what Northeast Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeast Community College is in Norfolk, NE.
Online Class Availability at Northeast Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northeast Community College. Of 5,720 students, 1,265 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,464 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Northeast Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northeast Community College’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 61 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Northeast Community College
Graduates of Northeast 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,263 |
| 2 years | $46,612 |
| 3 years | $53,500 |
| 4 years | $62,497 |
| 5 years | $71,360 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Northeast Community College earn a median of $62,497, compared with $45,911 for all Northeast Community College graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Northeast Community College comes in at $12,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Northeast Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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