Construction Trades at Red Rocks Community College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, take a look at what Red Rocks Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Red Rocks Community College sits in Lakewood, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Red Rocks Community College
Many students take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. Among 8,419 students, 1,568 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,424 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Red Rocks Community College
Use these rankings to compare Red Rocks Community College’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #230 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Red Rocks Community College
Students who complete Red Rocks Community College’s Construction Trades program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,616 |
| 2 years | $49,480 |
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Red Rocks Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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