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Construction Trades Schools in Iowa

402 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Construction Trades major is the 35th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 206
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 206
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 137
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 137
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 137
Associate Degree 59

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 75.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Iowa

61,710 people in the state and 5,877,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction trades.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Iowa

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $43,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 9 colleges in Iowa that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,666 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Northwest Iowa Community College grads earn an average salary of $41,267. This public school has an average net price of $10,831.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,097. 34% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,503 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,164. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,242. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,836 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,675. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,532. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,288 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,007. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,215 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,906. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,553 after earning their degree at this institution. 82% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,260 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. A typical student attending Southeastern Community College will pay a net price of $7,005. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Construction Trades Careers in IA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Earth Drillers 23% $44,060
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 22% $42,880
Floor Sanders and Finishers 20% $0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 18% $49,790
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 18% $51,460
Floor Layers 17% $54,470
Paperhangers 17% $0
Carpet Installers 17% $46,650
Stonemasons 17% $0
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 17% $39,860
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 16% $54,320
Tile and Marble Setters 16% $41,360
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 15% $39,000
Roofers 15% $37,490
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 15% $55,070
Mechanical Insulation Workers 14% $48,410
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 14% $60,500
Electricians 13% $54,010
Glaziers 13% $35,330
Carpenters 11% $41,240
Civil Engineering Technicians 11% $51,260
Maintenance and Repair Workers 10% $40,410
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 9% $72,580
Construction and Maintenance Painters 9% $40,880
Construction and Building Inspectors 8% $63,260
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $64,480
Insulation Workers 6% $38,920
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 5% $34,050
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 395
Personal & Culinary Services 118
Precision Production 92
Transportation & Materials Moving 64

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