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Construction Trades in Mississippi

Construction Trades Schools in Mississippi

722 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Mississippi in the 2022-2023 year.

A Construction Trades major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 472
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 472
Associate Degree 185
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 65

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 30.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Mississippi

42,340 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $37,240, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,822.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,878. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

A typical student attending Jones County Junior College will pay a net price of $6,157. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,913. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,093. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Hinds Community College will pay a net price of $4,158. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,670. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,388 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,578.

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Construction Trades Careers in MS

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Construction and Building Inspectors 6% $46,340
Electricians 6% $50,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 323
Personal & Culinary Services 149
Precision Production 125
Transportation & Materials Moving 64

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