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Construction Trades at Perry Technical Institute

Yakima, WA · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Construction Trades, General

a smaller institution with 973 students in Yakima, WA.

Program Analysis

At $39,366/yr, Construction Trades graduates from Perry Technical Institute land near the $38,399 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Some AI exposure exists in Construction Trades'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.

The median debt load of $7,892 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

This program is one of 8 schools offering Construction Trades in our dataset — a specialized trade with limited comparison points.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
51
Score
53
High End
Earnings $39,366/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (57% shielded)
Job Market Large (74,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$412K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$7,892
2.4 months of Year 1 earnings

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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Compare & Explore

Construction Trades Overview

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Construction Trades at Other Schools

Honolulu Community College ($86,741) Charter College ($52,820) Great Oaks Career Campuses ($39,297) Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center ($28,440) Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES ($24,129) Apex Technical School ($23,562) Lake Land College ($12,838)

Other Majors at Perry Technical Institute

Electromechanical Technology ($75,843) HVAC Technology ($57,782) Electrical Installation ($57,462) Electrical Repair Technology ($53,153) Electrical Repair Technology ($45,720) Agricultural Mechanization ($43,797) Precision Metalworking ($41,301) Business Administration ($38,071)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Perry Technical Institute's Construction Trades program score?
At 51/100, Perry Technical Institute's Construction Trades program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
How affordable is Construction Trades at Perry Technical Institute?
At $7,892 in median debt, Construction Trades graduates from Perry Technical Institute carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Will Construction Trades graduates from Perry Technical Institute find jobs?
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 →