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Construction Trades in Colorado

Construction Trades Schools in Colorado

716 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Colorado 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 Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 517
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 147
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 147
Associate Degree 52

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.1%
  • White: 52.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Colorado

There are 124,320 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Colorado

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $47,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,483.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending Aims Community College will pay a net price of $10,017. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,001 Total Students

43% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
723 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,789.

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Construction Trades Careers in CO

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Electricians 40% $54,980
Construction and Building Inspectors 20% $65,070
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 8% $55,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 620
Personal & Culinary Services 535
Precision Production 152
Transportation & Materials Moving 116

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