Bachelor’s Degrees in Construction Trades
Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 251 people earned their bachelor's degree in construction trades. This earns it the #36 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in construction trades is $72,865. 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 $69,459 to a high of $77,303.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for construction trades students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in construction trades. About 87.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 220 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction trades bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 138 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in construction trades. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The most popular school in the United States for construction trades students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in construction trades from UTSA. Of these students, 18% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction trades at The University of Texas at San Antonio make a median salary of 72,865.
Utah Valley University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in construction trades. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in construction trades from UVU. About 7% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,865.
Rowan University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in construction trades. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in construction trades from Rowan. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction trades at Rowan University make a median salary of 72,865.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's 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, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in construction trades from Penn College. Of these students, 5% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania College of Technology construction trades graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,865.
The 5th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tuskegee University. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,594 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in construction trades from Tuskegee. Of these students, 17% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tuskegee graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,865.
Western Nevada College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in construction trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in construction trades from WNC. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction trades at Western Nevada College make a median salary of 72,865.
Thomas Jefferson University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in construction trades. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in construction trades from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Thomas Jefferson University construction trades graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,865.
SUNY Delhi comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in construction trades. 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, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in construction trades from SUNY Delhi. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction trades at SUNY Delhi make a median salary of 72,865.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to construction trades that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 6,932 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 716 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 241 |
| Precision Production | 46 |
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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