Construction Trades Associate Degrees
There are 834 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Construction Trades. This degree is more popular with male students, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Construction Trades graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 54,802 people earned theirConstruction Trades majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Construction Trades at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 24,723 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 7,098 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 244 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,372 |
Earnings of Construction Trades Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Construction Trades of $42,374 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,872 |
| 4 years | $42,374 |
| 5 years | $47,975 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Construction Trades majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 91.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,496 |
| Women | 602 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Construction Trades graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,338 | 61.1% |
| Asian | 175 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,355 | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 454 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 109 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 256 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 353 | 5.0% |
| International Students | 37 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 928 colleges that offer a associate degree in Construction Trades. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Construction Trades students seeking a associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,645 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 1,072 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Apex Technical School is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 788 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 774 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 645 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 631 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 612 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 573 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 559 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 556 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 535 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 494 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 442 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SOWELA Technical Community College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 425 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santiago Canyon College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 384 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Reseda is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 374 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Summit College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their associate degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Porter & Chester Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 348 associate degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Construction Trades Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 35,577 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6,978 |
| Carpenters | 5,356 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 3,471 |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | 2,761 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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