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Construction Trades at Southwestern Michigan College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at Southwestern Michigan College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Michigan College is located in Dowagiac, MI.
Online Class Availability at Southwestern Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Michigan College. Among 2,000 students, 229 (11%) studied exclusively online and 738 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Southwestern Michigan 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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