Construction Trades at Richmond Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Richmond Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Richmond Community College is located in Hamlet, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Richmond Community College
Online coursework is an option at Richmond Community College. Of 2,384 students, 854 (36%) studied exclusively online and 450 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Richmond Community College
Rankings can help you compare Richmond Community College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 131 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Richmond Community College
Graduates of Richmond Community 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 | $69,326 |
| 2 years | $67,660 |
| 3 years | $80,537 |
| 4 years | $94,294 |
| 5 years | $107,733 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Construction Trades graduates from Richmond Community College take home a median $94,294, compared with $39,818 for all Richmond Community College graduates — about 137% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Construction Trades graduates from Richmond Community College is $11,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Richmond Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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