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Construction Trades Schools in California

3,095 students earned Construction Trades degrees in California in the 2020-2021 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 1,615
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,615
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,229
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,229
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,229
Associate Degree 251

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: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.8%
  • White: 21.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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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

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. A typical student attending Los Angeles Trade Technical College will pay a net price of $9,346. Graduates earn an average $28,857 after graduation.

#2

Fullerton College

Fullerton
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

In their early career, Fullerton College grads earn an average salary of $32,900. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 38% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,707 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. A typical student attending City College of San Francisco will pay a net price of $6,382. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,043 a year.

#3

Coastline Community College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. 18% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,964 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Diablo Valley College

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

38% of the teachers are full time. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,509 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,003 Total Students

In their early career, SCC grads earn an average salary of $34,237. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,693 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,779 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,224 Total Students

37 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,026 a year.

#9

Palomar College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. In their early career, Palomar College grads earn an average salary of $31,297. A typical student attending Palomar College will pay a net price of $4,982.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Fresno City College will pay a net price of $2,584. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,535 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Norco College

Norco
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,261 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,000 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

Construction Trades Careers in CA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 131% $44,000
Tile and Marble Setters 26% $48,180
Floor Layers 24% $50,770
Carpet Installers 21% $43,320
Earth Drillers 21% $51,880
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 21% $66,510
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 21% $53,710
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 20% $56,270
Stonemasons 20% $45,140
Roofers 19% $49,550
Glaziers 19% $53,240
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 18% $57,100
Construction and Maintenance Painters 18% $47,450
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 18% $78,440
Carpenters 18% $56,770
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 18% $51,970
Mechanical Insulation Workers 18% $77,100
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 16% $55,700
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 14% $39,570
Electricians 13% $64,260
Insulation Workers 13% $45,700
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $102,230
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $44,340
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $89,740
Maintenance and Repair Workers 10% $42,530
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $67,110
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 9% $76,890
Rotary Drill Operators 0% $62,950

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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