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Construction Trades at Western Technical College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Western Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Technical College sits in La Crosse, WI.
Studying Online at Western Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Technical College. Of 3,625 students, 962 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Western Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Western Technical College’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 56 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 492 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 52 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Western Technical College
Those who finish Western Technical College’s Construction Trades program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,000 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Western Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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