2023 Best Construction Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Construction School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, construction was ranked #285 in the country. In fact 1,435 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Construction Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Construction Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for construction majors pursuing a .
Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Construction
Our 2023 rankings named Great Oaks Career Campuses the best school in the Great Lakes Region for construction students. Located in the large suburb of Cincinnati, Great Oaks Career Campuses is a public college with a small student population.
Construction majors at Great Oaks Career Campuses take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ivy Tech Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Construction Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 3 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Explore the best construction colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| Illinois | 57 |
| Wisconsin | 0 |
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Construction Related Rankings by Major
One of 6 majors within the area of study, construction has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Construction
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 23,527 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 4,511 |
| Carpentry | 3,273 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,617 |
| Masonry | 274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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