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Construction Trades at Wilkes Community College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, take a look at what Wilkes Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, NC.
Studying Online at Wilkes Community College
Distance learning is available at Wilkes Community College. Among 2,593 students, 834 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Wilkes Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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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