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Construction Trades at Yakima Valley College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Yakima Valley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Yakima Valley College is in Yakima, WA.
Studying Online at Yakima Valley College
Many students take online classes at Yakima Valley College. Of 3,809 students, 1,119 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Yakima Valley 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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