Construction Trades at Virginia Highlands Community College
VHCC is located in Abingdon, Virginia and approximately 2,086 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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VHCC 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 VHCC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the construction trades majors at Virginia Highlands Community College.
VHCC Construction Trades Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in construction trades at VHCC are white. Around 96% 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 Virginia Highlands Community College with a associate's in construction trades.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Construction Trades
The following construction trades concentations are available at Virginia Highlands Community College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Virginia Highlands Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 25 |
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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 VA, the home state for Virginia Highlands Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers | 32,260 | $41,560 |
| Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors | 20,330 | $67,650 |
| Carpenters | 17,310 | $43,750 |
| Electricians | 15,700 | $51,290 |
| Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors | 15,660 | $71,050 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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