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Construction Trades Schools in Maine

197 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

A Construction Trades major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 103
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 103
Associate Degree 81
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 88.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Maine

24,720 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 Maine

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $43,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 6 colleges in Maine that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,297 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. 40% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Kennebec Valley Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,439.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,388. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,670 a year. 18% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
775 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 9.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Maine Technical College will pay a net price of $10,316. Graduates earn an average $31,121 after graduation. 28% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,346 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,703.

Construction Trades Careers in ME

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 9% $33,900
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 5% $39,720
Civil Engineering Technicians 2% $56,010
Construction and Building Inspectors 2% $49,870
Maintenance and Repair Workers 1% $37,720
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 0% $46,290
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 0% $48,090
Mechanical Insulation Workers 0% $49,980
Tile and Marble Setters 0% $37,740
Stonemasons 0% $35,090
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 0% $51,090
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0% $0
Roofers -2% $34,720
Carpenters -3% $41,420
Electricians -3% $54,850
Brickmasons and Blockmasons -3% $40,190
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers -4% $39,870
Insulation Workers -4% $35,510
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -6% $45,080
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers -8% $52,050
Earth Drillers -9% $37,840
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers -18% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 69
Transportation & Materials Moving 63
Precision Production 55
Personal & Culinary Services 24

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