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Construction Trades at West Georgia Technical College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at West Georgia Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Georgia Technical College is in Waco, GA.
Online Class Availability at West Georgia Technical College
Many students take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. Of 6,940 students, 2,391 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,172 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at West Georgia Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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