Construction Trades at New Castle School of Trades
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at New Castle School of Trades. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Castle School of Trades sits in New Castle, PA.
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Online Class Availability at New Castle School of Trades
Distance learning is available at New Castle School of Trades. Of 700 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 642 (92%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at New Castle School of Trades
Rankings can help you compare New Castle School of Trades’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 23 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #275 of 492 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #417 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from New Castle School of Trades
Those who finish New Castle School of Trades’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 | $37,940 |
| 2 years | $29,749 |
| 3 years | $35,769 |
| 4 years | $41,337 |
| 5 years | $47,605 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from New Castle School of Trades report median earnings of $41,337, compared with $42,153 for all New Castle School of Trades graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Trades graduates from New Castle School of Trades stands at $12,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at New Castle School of Trades pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.