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Construction Trades Schools in Florida

1,637 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 38th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,433
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,433
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 171
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 171
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 171
Associate Degree 33
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Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.1%
  • White: 42.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Florida

There are 394,550 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 Florida

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $39,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 4 colleges in Florida that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,427.

#2

Santa Fe College

Gainesville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,607 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Graduates earn an average $31,108 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,126.

#3

Lake-Sumter State College

Leesburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,760 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,415 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,597. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

#4

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota

Bradenton
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,242 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,888. Graduates earn an average $31,253 after graduation. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Construction Trades Careers in FL

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 94% $35,920
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 34% $42,370
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 33% $54,100
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 32% $41,510
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 32% $35,900
Tile and Marble Setters 30% $34,590
Roofers 29% $33,800
Floor Layers 28% $34,120
Glaziers 28% $36,870
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 28% $58,400
Rotary Drill Operators 27% $41,030
Stonemasons 27% $36,630
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 27% $39,840
Carpet Installers 27% $30,680
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 26% $42,130
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 24% $35,810
Carpenters 24% $38,760
Mechanical Insulation Workers 23% $37,060
Earth Drillers 23% $37,930
Civil Engineering Technicians 22% $49,640
Construction and Maintenance Painters 22% $34,260
Construction and Building Inspectors 21% $57,910
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 20% $40,590
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 20% $35,030
Electricians 20% $42,570
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 20% $36,350
Insulation Workers 20% $35,390
Maintenance and Repair Workers 17% $33,600
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 17% $58,220
Paperhangers 15% $35,750
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $50,940
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Transportation & Materials Moving 3,127
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 741
Personal & Culinary Services 371
Precision Production 88

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