Construction Trades Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 114 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in MA.

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	59
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	35
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year	35
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks	35
Associate Degree	20

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

• Asian: 3.5%
• Black or African American: 9.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
• White: 60.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
• Other Races: 7.9%

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.

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.

Most Popular Construction Trades Programs in MA

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

Construction Trades Careers in MA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title	MA Job Growth	MA Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	30%	$53,760
Earth Drillers	17%	$60,340
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	17%	$51,680
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	16%	$64,300
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	13%	$64,120
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	13%	$82,370
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	13%	$90,930
Floor Sanders and Finishers	13%	$36,360
Roofers	11%	$51,640
Tile and Marble Setters	11%	$40,350
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors	11%	$80,900
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	11%	$55,710
Carpet Installers	10%	$70,470
Floor Layers	10%	$57,640
Glaziers	10%	$51,770
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	10%	$60,980
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors	10%	$45,550
Electricians	10%	$64,530
Mechanical Insulation Workers	9%	$88,680
Stonemasons	9%	$48,500
Civil Engineering Technicians	9%	$54,850
Carpenters	8%	$57,210
Maintenance and Repair Workers	8%	$45,270
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors	7%	$72,390
Signal and Track Switch Repairers	7%	$69,720
Construction and Maintenance Painters	5%	$44,230
Construction and Building Inspectors	5%	$66,610
Insulation Workers	1%	$41,770
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	0%	$48,120

Related Majors in Massachusetts

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

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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