Associate Degrees in Construction Trades
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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,041 students 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 | 15,723 |
| Basic Certificate | 13,809 |
| Associate Degree | 6,041 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 221 |
Earnings of Construction Trades Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in construction trades is $39,592. 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 $32,639 to a high of $50,000.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in construction trades is $12,625. 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, $17,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
The median monthly payment of a construction trades graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $172.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in construction trades. About 92.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,594 |
| Women | 447 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction trades associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 206 |
| Black or African American | 456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 792 |
| White | 3,986 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 570 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 689 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 7% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The construction trades program at Honolulu Community College awarded 245 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The construction trades program at Texas State Technical College awarded 146 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Alfred State. About 6% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is State Technical College of Missouri. The construction trades program at State Technical College of Missouri awarded 117 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. The construction trades program at Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park awarded 90 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 9% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hudson Valley Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at HVCC.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. The construction trades program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology awarded 87 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. The construction trades program at Community College of Allegheny County awarded 77 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 8% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The construction trades program at Mitchell Technical College awarded 76 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their associate degree in construction trades from New Castle School of Trades. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Penn College.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their associate degree in construction trades from MCC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 1% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Bethlehem. About 6% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeast Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Northeast.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Washtenaw Community College. About 5% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at SOWELA. Of these students, 2% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at SUNY Delhi. About 4% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Bevill State Community College. Of these students, 4% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 3,629 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,236 |
| Construction | 440 |
| Carpentry | 426 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 243 |
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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 | 20,228 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 9,515 |
| Precision Production | 4,881 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 2,000 |
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*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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