Construction Trades at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, consider the program at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Distance learning is available at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Among 12,519 students, 3,146 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,002 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Los Angeles Trade Technical College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 95 |
| Best Value | California | #28 of 71 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #272 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Students who complete Los Angeles Trade 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 | $36,674 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $65,598 |
| 4 years | $81,766 |
| 5 years | $77,768 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from Los Angeles Trade Technical College take home a median $81,766, compared with $34,181 for all Los Angeles Trade Technical College graduates — about 139% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Los Angeles Trade Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Construction Trades majors, 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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