Associate Degrees in Construction
Education Levels of Construction Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 449 people earned their associate degree in construction. This makes it the 122nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,735 |
| Associate Degree | 449 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 413 |
Earnings of Construction Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in construction is $69,781. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $61,300 to a high of $78,261.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in construction is $18,957. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,957 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,957.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $225.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in construction. About 86.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 389 |
| Women | 60 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 156 |
Most Popular Construction Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer an associate degree in construction. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Honolulu Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for construction majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their associate degree in construction from Honolulu CC. Of these students, 19% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Honolulu Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their associate degree is Triton College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in construction from Triton College. Data shows that Triton College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,781.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in construction from OSU Institute of Technology. Of these students, 3% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OSU Institute of Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,781.
State Technical College of Missouri is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in construction from STC. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at State Technical College of Missouri make a median salary of 69,781.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in construction from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 24% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Northern Virginia Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
Saint Louis Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in construction from Saint Louis Community College. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Saint Louis Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
Mt. Hood Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in construction from MHCC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Mt. Hood Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
Ozarks Technical Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in construction from OTC. Of these students, 20% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Ozarks Technical Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
Truckee Meadows Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in construction from Truckee Meadows Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Truckee Meadows Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
Charter College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in construction from Charter College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Charter College make a median salary of 69,781.
The 11th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their associate degree is Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in construction from Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College. Data shows that Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,781.
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in construction from SWIC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that SWIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,781.
Kirkwood Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in construction from Kirkwood Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Kirkwood Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
The 13th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palau Community College. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in construction from PCC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that PCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,781.
East Central College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in construction from East Central College. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at East Central College make a median salary of 69,781.
Chemeketa Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in construction from Chemeketa Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Chemeketa Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
Oglala Lakota College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in construction from Oglala Lakota College. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Oglala Lakota College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,781.
Lamar Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in construction from LCC. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Lamar Community College make a median salary of 69,781.
The 17th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their associate degree is Stautzenberger College - Maumee. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in construction from Stautzenberger College - Maumee. Those who complete their associate degree in construction at Stautzenberger College - Maumee make a median salary of 69,781.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to construction that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 4,115 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,479 |
| Carpentry | 582 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 237 |
| Masonry | 64 |
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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