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Construction Trades in Massachusetts

Construction Trades Schools in Massachusetts

139 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Construction Trades major is the 37th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 73
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 58
Associate Degree 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 52.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Massachusetts

127,360 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 Massachusetts

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $60,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at WIT will pay a net price of $36,750.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
463 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,547.

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Construction Trades Careers in MA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Electricians 10% $64,530
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 7% $69,720
Construction and Building Inspectors 5% $66,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 109
Personal & Culinary Services 104
Transportation & Materials Moving 76

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