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Construction Trades at San Diego City College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at San Diego City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego City College is located in San Diego, CA.
Studying Online at San Diego City College
Distance learning is available at San Diego City College. Among 13,242 students, 4,533 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,416 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from San Diego City College
Graduates of San Diego City College’s Construction Trades program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $59,124 |
| 3 years | $50,799 |
| 4 years | $62,932 |
| 5 years | $74,537 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from San Diego City College report median earnings of $62,932, compared with $38,943 for all San Diego City College graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at San Diego City College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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