Construction Trades, General at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
a smaller institution with 342 students in Liverpool, NY.
Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $24,129 place Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES below the $38,399 national median for Construction Trades, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
Some AI exposure exists in Construction Trades, General's career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.
With first-year pay of $24,129 far exceeding the $4,766 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
This program is one of 8 schools offering Construction Trades, General in our dataset — a specialized trade with limited comparison points.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Construction Trades, General 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% |
About Construction Trades, General Careers
Your first years will be spent on active job sites, learning the rhythm of construction. You'll be part of a crew, doing everything from framing walls with a nail gun and pouring concrete foundations to installing drywall and roofing. As your skills sharpen, you’ll progress from an apprentice to a trusted journeyman, taking on more complex tasks with higher pay. The demand for skilled tradespeople is strong, and a common next step is becoming a first-line supervisor. Here, your focus shifts from your own tools to the entire project: you’ll read blueprints, coordinate different crews, manage schedules, and ensure job site safety.