Masonry

Types of Degrees Masonry Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many masonry graduations there were in 2018-2019 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Basic Certificate	284
Undergraduate Certificate	116
Associate’s Degree	61
Bachelor’s Degree	1

What Masonry Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to masonry and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Masonry Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in masonry should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Skills for Masonry Majors

masonry majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management - Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities for Masonry Majors

As a masonry major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

What Can You Do With a Masonry Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with masonry:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	10.3%	$50,950
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	12.6%	$65,230
Stonemasons	9.5%	$41,220
Tile and Marble Setters	9.8%	$41,840

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Masonry?

This is a less frequently chosen undergraduate major. Only 1 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in masonry in 2019, making it rank #332 in popularity.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of masonry majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	1
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

How Much Do Masonry Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Average salaries range from $44,370 to $54,430 (25th to 75th percentile) for careers related to masonry. This range includes all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Masonry

Some careers associated with masonry require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to masonry have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	25.3%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	40.3%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	18.5%
Some College Courses	14.6%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	0.7%

Online Masonry Programs

In the 2018-2019 academic year, 66 schools offered some type of masonry program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	33	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	33	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	6	0
Associate’s Degree	10	0
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	33	0
Master’s Degree	0	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Masonry Worth It?

The median salary for a masonry grad is $45,950 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 15% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $121,000 after 20 years!

Majors Related to Masonry

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to masonry.

Major	Number of Grads
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers	21,360
Building Management & Inspection	4,950
Carpentry	4,066
Plumbing & Water Supply	2,606
Construction	2,292
Other Construction	267

References

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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