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Construction Trades at South Texas College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at South Texas College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Texas College is located in McAllen, TX.
Studying Online at South Texas College
Online coursework is an option at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from South Texas College
Those who finish South Texas 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,439 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $30,984 |
| 5 years | $27,152 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at South Texas College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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