Construction Trades Schools in Arkansas

104 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Construction Trades is the 38th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	62
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year	62
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks	62
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	42

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 19.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
• White: 63.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
• Other Races: 3.8%

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 48,320 people employed in jobs related to a construction trades degree, compared to 5,877,640 nationwide.

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $39,780, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

Most Popular Construction Trades Programs in AR

Construction Trades Careers in AR

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title	AR Job Growth	AR Median Salary
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	21%	$30,500
Mechanical Insulation Workers	18%	$36,680
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	17%	$41,340
Tile and Marble Setters	17%	$32,430
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	16%	$39,140
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	15%	$44,730
Roofers	14%	$30,760
Civil Engineering Technicians	14%	$47,180
Glaziers	14%	$33,980
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	14%	$35,930
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors	13%	$51,620
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	13%	$34,320
Construction and Building Inspectors	13%	$45,440
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors	13%	$29,560
Floor Sanders and Finishers	11%	$33,590
Carpenters	11%	$35,430
Electricians	11%	$43,140
Carpet Installers	11%	$32,060
Maintenance and Repair Workers	10%	$31,070
Construction and Maintenance Painters	10%	$34,060
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors	10%	$57,280
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	8%	$40,930
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	8%	$68,670
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	1%	$36,180
Rotary Drill Operators	0%	$43,400
Insulation Workers	0%	$37,480
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators	0%	$39,750

Related Majors in Arkansas

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

Major	Annual Graduates in AR
Mechanic & Repair Technologies	175
Personal & Culinary Services	79
Precision Production	40
Transportation & Materials Moving	23

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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