Construction Trades at Virginia Western Community College
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at Virginia Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Western Community College is in Roanoke, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Among 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Western Community College’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Virginia Western Community College
Graduates of Virginia Western Community College’s Construction Trades program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,425 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Construction Trades majors, 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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