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Construction Trades in Texas

Construction Trades Schools in Texas

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 632,950 people employed in jobs related to a Construction Trades degree, compared to 6,676,380 nationwide.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a Construction Trades grad in the state is $59,945, compared to a typical salary of $67,324 nationwide.

Construction Trades Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 12 colleges in Texas offering Construction Trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,660 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $7,192 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,255 a year.

#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,391 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,090 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $23,020 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,230 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $1,992 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $23,020 in their first year after graduation.

#7

St Philip's College

San Antonio

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,695 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,412 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,878 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 61%. Undergrads from Texas pay around $4,920 a year in tuition.

#9

Lamson Institute

San Antonio

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,241 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,320 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,040 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,863 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#12

Laredo College

Laredo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,327 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,300 a year in tuition.

Construction Trades Careers in TX

Some of the careers Construction Trades majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Carpet Installers 13% $72,945
Paperhangers 10% $35,095
Solar Energy Installation Managers 9% $57,985
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 9% $69,933
Construction and Building Inspectors 8% $48,708
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8% $78,994
Roofers 8% $69,443
Energy Auditors 7% $66,726
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 5% $59,092
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 5% $77,350
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 4% $32,563
Carpenters 4% $42,458

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