Construction Trades Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Construction Trades is offered at 834 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Construction Trades. This degree is more popular with male students, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Construction Trades graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 54,802 degrees were awarded toConstruction Trades majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Construction Trades at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 24,723 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,098 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 244 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,372 |
Earnings of Construction Trades Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Construction Trades of $42,374 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,872 |
| 4 years | $42,374 |
| 5 years | $47,975 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Construction Trades majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Construction Trades. About 81.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 198 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Construction Trades graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 55.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 32.0% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 0.8% |
| International Students | 3 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 928 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Construction Trades. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Construction Trades students seeking a bachelor's degree is Ivy Tech Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,645 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,072 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Apex Technical School is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 774 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 645 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 631 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 612 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 596 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 573 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 559 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 556 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 535 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 494 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SOWELA Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santiago Canyon College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Reseda comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 366 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Summit College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 358 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Porter & Chester Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades. This school awarded 348 bachelor's degrees in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 35,577 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6,978 |
| Carpenters | 5,356 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 3,471 |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | 2,761 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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