Associate Degrees in Construction Trades
Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,956 people earned their associate degree in construction trades. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction trades at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19,956 |
| Basic Certificate | 18,943 |
| Associate Degree | 6,956 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 251 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Construction Trades Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in construction trades is $43,252. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,805 to a high of $54,399.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in construction trades is $16,700. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,056 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,640.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in construction trades. About 92.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,457 |
| Women | 499 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction trades associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 188 |
| Black or African American | 421 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,211 |
| White | 4,419 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 691 |
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 442 colleges that offer an associate degree in construction trades. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 689 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,252.
Honolulu Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Honolulu CC. About 19% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Honolulu CC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,252.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Texas State Technical College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in construction trades from TSTC. About 1% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at Texas State Technical College make a median salary of 43,252.
Alfred State College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Alfred State. Of these students, 6% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at Alfred State College make a median salary of 43,252.
The 5th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is State Technical College of Missouri. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in construction trades from STC. About 2% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at State Technical College of Missouri make a median salary of 43,252.
Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women. Data shows that Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,252.
Hudson Valley Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in construction trades from HVCC. Of these students, 3% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that HVCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,252.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in construction trades from OSU Institute of Technology. About 1% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology make a median salary of 43,252.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in construction trades from CCAC. Of these students, 5% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Community College of Allegheny County construction trades graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,252.
The 10th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mitchell Technical College. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Mitchell Tech. About 2% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mitchell Technical College construction trades graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,252.
The 11th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is New Castle School of Trades. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in construction trades from New Castle School of Trades. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. New Castle School of Trades construction trades graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,252.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Penn College. About 5% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pennsylvania College of Technology construction trades graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,252.
The 12th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Data shows that Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,252.
Metropolitan Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in construction trades from MCC. Of these students, 1% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at Metropolitan Community College make a median salary of 43,252.
The 15th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Triangle Tech - Bethlehem. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Bethlehem. About 3% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at Triangle Tech - Bethlehem make a median salary of 43,252.
Northeast Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Northeast. About 1% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northeast graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,252.
Washtenaw Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Washtenaw Community College. Of these students, 4% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at Washtenaw Community College make a median salary of 43,252.
The 17th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is SOWELA Technical Community College. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in construction trades from SOWELA. Of these students, 7% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at SOWELA Technical Community College make a median salary of 43,252.
SUNY Delhi is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in construction trades from SUNY Delhi. Of these students, 4% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction trades at SUNY Delhi make a median salary of 43,252.
Bevill State Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Bevill State Community College. About 11% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Bevill State Community College construction trades graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,252.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to construction trades that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 24,170 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 10,025 |
| Precision Production | 5,110 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 1,812 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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