Construction Trades at Rosedale Technical College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, consider the program at Rosedale Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rosedale Technical College is in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Rosedale Technical College
Rosedale Technical College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Construction Trades Rankings at Rosedale Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Rosedale Technical College’s Construction Trades program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 51 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #366 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Rosedale Technical College
Graduates of Rosedale Technical College’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 | $34,849 |
| 2 years | $38,648 |
| 3 years | $41,148 |
| 4 years | $45,357 |
| 5 years | $51,557 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Rosedale Technical College earn a median of $45,357, compared with $43,673 for all Rosedale Technical College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Construction Trades graduates from Rosedale Technical College stands at $16,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Rosedale Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.