Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection at Remington College-Fort Worth Campus

Remington College-Fort Worth's construction finishing certificate lands right at Texas's median for this field, with graduates earning $26,736 one year out—about $1,750 below the national median. Here's the twist: while this ranks only 25th percentile nationally, it's actually 60th percentile within Texas, suggesting the state's construction training programs generally produce lower initial earnings than other regions. The $9,500 in typical debt is notably higher than the national median but matches other Texas programs, creating a debt load that's manageable at about four months of gross pay.

The numbers tell a story of accessible training for a predominantly low-income student body (85% receive Pell grants) that leads to immediate employment, though not at premium wages. That sub-$27,000 starting salary is workable if students are entering the trades without prior credentials, but families should verify this certificate alone qualifies graduates for their intended roles—construction finishing spans everything from drywall installation to flooring, with vastly different earning trajectories.

This certificate makes sense as a quick entry point if your student has construction connections or plans to supplement with apprenticeships, but it's not positioning graduates for standout earnings in Year One. The relatively low debt keeps the financial risk contained, which matters more than the modest starting wage for families who can't afford extended training programs.