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Construction Trades in California

Construction Trades Schools in California

5,963 students earned Construction Trades degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Construction Trades is the 37th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,942
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,942
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,495
Associate Degree 526

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.5%
  • White: 15.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 22.4%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in California

648,990 people in the state and 5,877,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction trades.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in California

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $56,890, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,429. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Fullerton College

Fullerton
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,418. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,707 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,613. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,826 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 21%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,537. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,693 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,693 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. 57% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,883.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,224 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. A typical student attending Delta will pay a net price of $1,238. The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,003 Total Students

36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,552. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,461. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

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Palomar College

San Marcos
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,141 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,723. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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Norco College

Norco
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,261 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,170. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time.

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Construction Trades Careers in CA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Electricians 13% $64,260
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $89,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 2,003
Personal & Culinary Services 669
Transportation & Materials Moving 351
Precision Production 280

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