Construction Trades at Pennsylvania College of Technology
If you plan to study Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pennsylvania College of Technology is in Williamsport, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pennsylvania College of Technology
Many students take online classes at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Among 4,575 students, 331 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,220 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Pennsylvania College of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 51 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #20 of 23 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 492 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 51 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #20 of 23 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology
Graduates of Pennsylvania College of Technology’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 | $52,741 |
| 2 years | $57,460 |
| 3 years | $64,920 |
| 4 years | $75,394 |
| 5 years | $80,749 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn a median of $75,394, compared with $63,360 for all Pennsylvania College of Technology graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Trades graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at $17,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Pennsylvania College of Technology go on to a range of careers. Below 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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