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Construction Trades at Oakton College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, consider the program at Oakton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL.
Online & Distance Learning at Oakton College
Many students take online classes at Oakton College. Among 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Oakton 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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