Construction Trades, Other
Offered at 30 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 19 | — | $53,597 | — |
| Associate | 10 | — | $47,608 | — |
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CET-San Jose | CA | — | $53,597 | — |
| 2 | CET-Watsonville | CA | — | $53,597 | — |
| 3 | CET-Salinas | CA | — | $53,597 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | NY | — | $78,170 | — |
| 2 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | NY | $45,278 | $47,608 | $12,000 |
| 3 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | — | $34,036 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | NY | $69,486 | $99,532 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
