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Construction Trades in Minnesota

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Construction Trades Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 1,185 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 668
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 668
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 305
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 305
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 305
Associate Degree 212

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Minnesota

103,080 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $53,980, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,281 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,100.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,319 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $11,044.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,762 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,801. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,176 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,253 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,475 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,931 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,249.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,115 Total Students

A typical student attending Rochester Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $15,149. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,325 after earning their degree at this institution. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,726. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
825 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,638.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,757 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,244. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,363 after graduation.

Construction Trades Careers in MN

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Earth Drillers 23% $48,020
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $43,400
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13% $73,330
Roofers 11% $52,470
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 10% $50,260
Stonemasons 10% $43,830
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $68,670
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 10% $69,200
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $62,650
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 10% $63,470
Mechanical Insulation Workers 9% $84,650
Glaziers 9% $54,610
Carpet Installers 8% $55,300
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 8% $79,800
Tile and Marble Setters 8% $48,130
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $72,580
Floor Layers 8% $0
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $45,610
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $67,140
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $43,180
Electricians 6% $71,230
Carpenters 6% $50,430
Construction and Maintenance Painters 4% $48,950
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 0% $61,850
Insulation Workers -4% $41,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 427
Precision Production 119
Personal & Culinary Services 81
Transportation & Materials Moving 77

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