Construction Trades, General at Rock Valley College
Ranked 8th of 9 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Construction Trades, General by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Construction Trades, General (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Rock Valley College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Construction Trades, General earn a median $37,198 one year after graduating, rising to $36,491 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 35% below the national median of $56,249 for this field, ranking 8th of 9 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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