Construction Trades at SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana and approximately 2,914 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Construction Trades section at the bottom of this page.
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SOWELA Construction Trades Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Construction Trades (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Construction Trades (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Construction Trades
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Construction Trades Student Demographics at SOWELA
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the construction trades majors at SOWELA Technical Community College.
SOWELA Construction Trades Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in construction trades at SOWELA are white. Around 90% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from SOWELA Technical Community College with a associate's in construction trades.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 52 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Construction Trades
The following construction trades concentations are available at SOWELA Technical Community College. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from SOWELA Technical Community College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 58 |
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Careers That Construction Trades Grads May Go Into
A degree in construction trades can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for LA, the home state for SOWELA Technical Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in LA | Average Salary in LA |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers | 22,930 | $36,760 |
| Carpenters | 13,960 | $45,910 |
| Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors | 13,220 | $66,040 |
| Electricians | 12,730 | $52,200 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 10,360 | $54,940 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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