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Construction Trades at Southwest Texas College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Texas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwest Texas College sits in Uvalde, TX.
Studying Online at Southwest Texas College
Distance learning is available at Southwest Texas College. Among 6,525 students, 962 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,362 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Southwest Texas College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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