Associate+4% vs national median691 grads tracked
Construction Trades at State Technical College of Missouri
Ranked 28th of 86 associate programs in Construction Trades by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$55,442
middle 50%: $41,582 – $72,820
Median · 5 years out
$77,503
middle 50%: $56,120 – $102,966
Median · 10 years out
$95,830
middle 50%: $73,157 – $114,306
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Construction Trades (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Construction Trades alumni in Missouri earn a median of $55k during their first year. Median earnings climb to $96k by year ten.
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.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
5.3 yrs
≈ $6,003 total interest
Same major at other universities
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 12
$84,019 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 13
$83,805 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Gateway Community College
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 2
$80,129 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
$80,008 · 5 yrs out
San Jacinto Community College District
$77,273 · 5 yrs out
Red Rocks Community College
$76,896 · 5 yrs out
North Hennepin Community College
$75,035 · 5 yrs out
Tidewater Community College
$74,643 · 5 yrs out
Hudson Valley Community College
$74,369 · 5 yrs out
Texas State Technical College
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at State Technical College of Missouri
Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$144,604 · 5 yrs out
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$144,604 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate)
$77,503 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,573 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,524 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$55,226 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$55,060 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$54,576 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$53,793 · 5 yrs out
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