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Construction Trades at South Louisiana Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, consider the program at South Louisiana Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Louisiana Community College sits in Lafayette, LA.
Studying Online at South Louisiana Community College
Online coursework is an option at South Louisiana Community College. Of 6,238 students, 752 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Louisiana Community College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from South Louisiana Community College
Students who complete South Louisiana 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 | $36,927 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Trades graduates from South Louisiana Community College is $7,409.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at South Louisiana Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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