2023 Most Popular Construction Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Construction Associate Degree School for You
Construction is the #285 most popular major in the country with 1,435 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Construction Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Construction Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for construction majors pursuing a associate degree.
Most Popular Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Construction
Our analysis found Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology to be the most popular school for construction students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school located in the distant town of Okmulgee.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwest Texas Junior College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Uvalde, Southwest Texas Junior College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Coconino Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction schools in the Southwest Region . Coconino Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Flagstaff.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at New Mexico State University - Carlsbad helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction schools in the Southwest Region . NMSU Carlsbad is a small public school located in the rural area of Carlsbad.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction schools in the Southwest Region . ENMU - Ruidoso Campus is a fairly small public school located in the town of Ruidoso.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New Mexico Junior College is a great place for construction students working on their associate degree. New Mexico Junior College is a small public school located in the remote town of Hobbs.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2 |
| Arizona | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 35 |
| New Mexico | 0 |
Majors Related to Construction
Construction is one of 6 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 6 schools only.
- 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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