Construction Trades at Rock Valley College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Rock Valley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rock Valley College is located in Rockford, IL.
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Studying Online at Rock Valley College
Online coursework is an option at Rock Valley College. Of 5,978 students, 1,079 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,814 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at Rock Valley College pursue many career paths. 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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