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Construction Trades Schools in Indiana

2,009 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,018
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,018
Associate Degree 748
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 243
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 243
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 243

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 128,210 people employed in jobs related to a construction trades degree, compared to 5,877,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Indiana

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $45,030, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Indiana that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

689 Degrees in Major Awarded
63,809 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,669. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,384 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
999 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $39,069 after graduation.

#3

Vincennes University

Vincennes
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
16,048 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. In their early career, Vincennes University grads earn an average salary of $32,546.

Construction Trades Careers in IN

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 18% $58,010
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $42,530
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 16% $38,090
Construction and Building Inspectors 14% $43,090
Civil Engineering Technicians 14% $56,660
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 13% $53,600
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 13% $43,860
Glaziers 13% $41,830
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 12% $52,740
Carpet Installers 12% $31,980
Roofers 11% $41,190
Mechanical Insulation Workers 11% $60,980
Floor Layers 11% $40,380
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $62,520
Earth Drillers 11% $44,640
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $38,550
Electricians 10% $56,990
Tile and Marble Setters 10% $36,490
Maintenance and Repair Workers 9% $38,800
Stonemasons 9% $49,900
Carpenters 9% $46,790
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $60,550
Construction and Maintenance Painters 6% $39,960
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 4% $66,050
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 3% $44,760
Insulation Workers 2% $34,320
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 2% $44,830
Rotary Drill Operators 0% $71,540
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 351
Transportation & Materials Moving 314
Precision Production 228
Personal & Culinary Services 103

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