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Construction Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 161 students earned their Construction degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Construction is the 199th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 63
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 63
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 63
Associate Degree 57
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 41

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 24.2%
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Jobs for Construction Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 10,340 people employed in jobs related to a construction degree, compared to 598,210 nationwide.

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Wages for Construction Jobs in Illinois

In this state, construction grads earn an average of $82,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,540.

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

#1

Triton College

River Grove
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,816. Graduates earn an average $31,030 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,995. 62% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,758. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,176 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
723 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,491. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Construction Careers in IL

Some of the careers construction majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 9% $84,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical & Power Installation 200
Building Management & Inspection 9
Carpentry 1

View all majors related to Construction

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