Construction Trades at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is located in Fennimore, WI.
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Online Class Availability at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Many students take online classes at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Of 2,849 students, 617 (22%) studied exclusively online and 458 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Those who finish Southwest Wisconsin 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 | $53,821 |
| 2 years | $39,738 |
| 3 years | $55,531 |
| 4 years | $60,844 |
| 5 years | $74,799 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Construction Trades graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College report median earnings of $60,844, compared with $41,905 for all Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College comes in at $5,225.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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