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368 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Construction Trades major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Arizona

Construction Trades majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 246
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 246
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 246
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71
Associate Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.2%
  • White: 44.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Arizona

There are 124,050 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Arizona

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $45,220 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Arizona that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,066 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Mesa Community College will pay a net price of $10,504. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. In their early career, AWC grads earn an average salary of $27,382.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,260.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,395 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,945 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,836. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,289 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,333 a year. This public school has an average net price of $14,442. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,670 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,466 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,700 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,471.

Construction Trades Careers in AZ

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 38% $43,970
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 36% $41,720
Glaziers 35% $43,160
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 34% $45,860
Stonemasons 34% $32,490
Roofers 32% $35,590
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 30% $60,420
Electricians 29% $46,620
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 26% $47,790
Insulation Workers 26% $43,210
Tile and Marble Setters 25% $42,220
Carpet Installers 24% $35,010
Rotary Drill Operators 23% $45,000
Floor Sanders and Finishers 23% $0
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 22% $45,890
Carpenters 21% $41,010
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 21% $40,250
Construction and Maintenance Painters 20% $35,730
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $37,930
Floor Layers 19% $45,340
Maintenance and Repair Workers 18% $35,360
Earth Drillers 17% $51,270
Mechanical Insulation Workers 17% $56,290
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 16% $61,230
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 16% $33,690
Civil Engineering Technicians 16% $54,420
Paperhangers 13% $34,140
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 13% $56,670
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $55,010
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $86,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction trades.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,467
Transportation & Materials Moving 334
Personal & Culinary Services 132
Precision Production 72

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