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Construction Trades Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 152 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in MD.

A Construction Trades major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 70
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 70
Associate Degree 54
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 28
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Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 44.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 23.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 116,810 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $47,290, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Maryland that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia

Columbia
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
870 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Lincoln Tech - Columbia will pay a net price of $24,927.

#2

Montgomery College

Rockville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

In their early career, Montgomery College grads earn an average salary of $36,838. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

#3

Prince George's Community College

Largo
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,357 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

#3

Community College of Baltimore County

Baltimore
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,890. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,519 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,164 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,873. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

Construction Trades Careers in MD

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 14% $46,000
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 13% $39,610
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 13% $45,390
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 12% $40,960
Construction and Maintenance Painters 11% $37,280
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $68,500
Mechanical Insulation Workers 11% $44,740
Insulation Workers 11% $35,930
Glaziers 10% $49,800
Carpenters 10% $46,320
Electricians 10% $54,150
Roofers 10% $46,450
Floor Layers 10% $42,270
Carpet Installers 10% $34,900
Floor Sanders and Finishers 10% $38,510
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $57,180
Stonemasons 10% $41,770
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 10% $54,030
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 9% $48,380
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 9% $48,470
Tile and Marble Setters 9% $41,120
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $38,300
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $66,340
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 6% $62,250
Construction and Building Inspectors 4% $58,830
Maintenance and Repair Workers 4% $42,240
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 3% $67,990
Earth Drillers 0% $42,480
Civil Engineering Technicians 0% $50,020
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 MD
Personal & Culinary Services 97
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 60
Transportation & Materials Moving 35

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