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Construction Trades at Southwestern College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern College is located in Chula Vista, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern College. Among 20,986 students, 6,041 (29%) studied exclusively online and 6,997 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Southwestern College work across a variety of fields. 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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