Construction Trades at Charter College

Anchorage, AK · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Construction Trades, General

a smaller institution with 2,277 students in Anchorage, AK.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $52,820 put Charter College's Construction Trades program 38% above the national median of $38,399 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 14.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Construction Trades graduates.

With first-year pay of $52,820 far exceeding the $12,562 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

With only 8 programs offering Construction Trades nationally, this is a niche field. Charter College ranks #2 among them.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
51
Score
53
High End
Earnings $52,820/yr (38% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (57% shielded)
Job Market Large (74,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$53K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
14.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$37,356
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,562
2.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,307
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Construction Trades graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers $78,690 +5.3% 57%
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$78,690
+5.3% growth 57% AI-proof

Construction Trades Career Guide

Construction Trades opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 51/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Construction Trades at Charter College?
This program scores 51/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Construction Trades graduates.
How affordable is Construction Trades at Charter College?
At $12,562 in median debt, Construction Trades graduates from Charter College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
What makes Charter College's Construction Trades program stand out?
The #2 ranking out of 8 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
How many job openings are there for Construction Trades graduates?
The large job market (74,400 annual openings) works in favor of Construction Trades graduates. The national outlook is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →