Construction Trades at Delaware County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, take a look at what Delaware County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Delaware County Community College sits in Media, PA.
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Studying Online at Delaware County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Delaware County Community College. Among 7,402 students, 1,770 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,799 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Delaware County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Delaware County Community College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 23 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Delaware County Community College
Students who complete Delaware County Community College’s Construction Trades program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,648 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 5 years | $50,717 |
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Delaware County Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Construction Trades graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| 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 |
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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