Construction Trades at Southwestern Community College
If you are interested in studying Construction Trades, consider the program at Southwestern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Community College is in Creston, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Community College. Of 1,566 students, 663 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 357 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Southwestern Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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