Construction Trades, General at Southwestern Illinois College
Ranked 4th of 9 associate programs in Construction Trades, General by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Construction Trades, General (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Southwestern Illinois College's associate program in Construction Trades, General earn a median $52,354 one year after graduating, rising to $65,634 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $61,580 for this field, ranking 4th 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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