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Construction Trades Schools in Kansas

605 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 342
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 342
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 134
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 134
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 134
Associate Degree 129

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Kansas

55,400 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 Kansas

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $44,070, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kansas that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 82% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,985.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,164 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,968 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $9,158. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,222 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Flint Hills Technical College will pay a net price of $14,186. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,657 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
676 Total Students

A typical student attending NWKTC will pay a net price of $11,779. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
842 Total Students

The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 83% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
697 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 83% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Salina Tech grads earn an average salary of $33,067.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,891 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,371.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,368 Total Students

A typical student attending Coffeyville Community College will pay a net price of $6,214. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,890 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Butler CC will pay a net price of $13,255.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,907 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,969. Graduates earn an average $33,653 after graduation.

Construction Trades Careers in KS

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Rotary Drill Operators 20% $43,230
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 13% $39,290
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 13% $34,600
Construction and Building Inspectors 11% $51,190
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 10% $54,450
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $51,070
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 8% $40,740
Civil Engineering Technicians 8% $44,620
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 8% $76,010
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $37,940
Tile and Marble Setters 8% $49,840
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 7% $61,530
Glaziers 7% $38,020
Floor Layers 7% $54,540
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 7% $39,830
Maintenance and Repair Workers 6% $35,660
Roofers 5% $38,620
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 5% $51,200
Carpet Installers 5% $42,550
Electricians 4% $52,770
Carpenters 3% $40,240
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 2% $60,250
Construction and Maintenance Painters 0% $34,610
Earth Drillers 0% $51,910
Insulation Workers -4% $32,800
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -4% $39,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 261
Personal & Culinary Services 106
Precision Production 68
Transportation & Materials Moving 68

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