Construction Trades Schools in Louisiana

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

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	403
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	403
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	399
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year	399
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks	399
Associate Degree	58

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Louisiana is as follows:

• Asian: 0.8%
• Black or African American: 24.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
• White: 62.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
• Other Races: 7.6%

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Louisiana

There are 106,150 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $47,370, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

Most Popular Construction Trades Programs in LA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Construction Trades Careers in LA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title	LA Job Growth	LA Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	17%	$42,130
Civil Engineering Technicians	14%	$50,180
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	13%	$54,980
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors	13%	$30,890
Floor Layers	12%	$46,470
Construction and Building Inspectors	12%	$53,550
Maintenance and Repair Workers	10%	$34,760
Earth Drillers	10%	$46,960
Rotary Drill Operators	10%	$48,940
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors	10%	$61,430
Carpet Installers	9%	$36,320
Tile and Marble Setters	9%	$34,110
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	8%	$54,440
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators	8%	$45,770
Roofers	6%	$33,020
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	6%	$40,220
Electricians	5%	$50,480
Glaziers	5%	$39,530
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors	5%	$62,150
Construction and Maintenance Painters	4%	$40,280
Mechanical Insulation Workers	4%	$46,140
Carpenters	3%	$44,410
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	2%	$53,650
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	2%	$0
Insulation Workers	-6%	$40,560
Signal and Track Switch Repairers	-7%	$0

Related Majors in Louisiana

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

Major	Annual Graduates in LA
Personal & Culinary Services	143
Mechanic & Repair Technologies	129
Transportation & Materials Moving	33

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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