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Plumbing at SOWELA Technical Community College
If you plan to study Plumbing, take a look at what SOWELA Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
SOWELA Technical Community College is located in Lake Charles, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 plumbing degrees were granted at SOWELA Technical Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at SOWELA Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at SOWELA Technical Community College. Of 3,446 students, 368 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,407 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Plumbing Graduates
Graduates of the Plumbing program at SOWELA Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Plumbing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | $83,502 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,994 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $66,706 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
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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