Masonry Major

Masonry is a major that typically falls into the Construction Trades category.

There are 9 programs available throughout the country that offer an associate’s degree in masonry, 0 that offer a bachelor’s degree, and 0 that offer a master’s degree.

Who Is Getting a Masonry Degree?

Masonry is the most popular college major in the country. In 2017, roughly students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the field.

Racial Distribution

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

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What Will You Learn as a Masonry Major?

An O*NET survey asked people with careers related to masonry to rate how important certain subject areas were to their job. The following are some of the results of that survey. Importance was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Masonry Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

Skills for Masonry Majors

When studying masonry, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

Abilities for Masonry Majors

A major in masonry will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

What Can You Do With a Masonry Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with masonry:

Careers Related to Masonry

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

Masonry Major Salary

Masonry majors often go into careers where salaries can range from $44,000 to $54,000. 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, the typical high school graduate makes between $29,000 and $57,000 a year. The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $44,000 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,000 and $120,000.

Your salary will be largely dependent on the career path you follow and what area of the country (or world) you work. Getting a graduate degree may open up more options with higher salary potential.

Amount of Education Required for Masonry Major Jobs

Some careers associated with masonry may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much education 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 Levels for Careers Associated With Masonry

Level of Education	Percentage of Workers
Less Than a High School Diploma	25.3%
High School Diploma or Equivalent	40.3%
Post-Secondary Certificate	18.5%
Some College Courses	14.6%
Associate's Degree or Equivalent	0.7%
Bachelor's Degree	0%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate	0%
Master's Degree	0%
Post-Master's Certificate	0%
First Professional Degree	0%
Doctoral Degree	0%
Post-Doctoral Training	0%

Online Masonry Programs

There are 0 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in masonry, with 0 of them offering at least some courses online.

Online learners must listen or watch video lectures, participate in group chats or forums, submit papers and assignments electronically, take tests, and meet deadlines.

Many learners are drawn to online programs due to the ease of use and flexibility. Students should be warned that those who enroll in online programs can take longer to graduate than average and are more likely to drop out.

Is a Masonry Major Worth It?

The median salary for a masonry grad is $46,000 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 18% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $141,000 after 20 years!

Related Majors

• Construction
• Masonry
• Carpentry
• Electrical & Power Installation
• Building Management & Inspection
• Plumbing & Water Supply
• Other Construction

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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