Construction Trades at Metropolitan Community College Area
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Metropolitan Community College Area. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Metropolitan Community College Area is located in Omaha, NE.
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Online Class Availability at Metropolitan Community College Area
Many students take online classes at Metropolitan Community College Area. Among 16,642 students, 3,156 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,717 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Metropolitan Community College Area
Rankings can help you compare Metropolitan Community College Area’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nebraska | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area
Students who complete Metropolitan Community College Area’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 | $51,288 |
| 2 years | $50,439 |
| 3 years | $63,799 |
| 4 years | $79,318 |
| 5 years | $94,902 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area take home a median $79,318, compared with $49,579 for all Metropolitan Community College Area graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Construction Trades graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area stands at $12,350.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Metropolitan Community College Area go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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