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586 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 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 379
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 379
Associate Degree 176
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 31
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 31

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: 31.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
5,065 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,695 a year.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,086. Graduates earn an average $26,285 after graduation. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,940. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,035. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,057 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,764. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,054 a year. 94% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,388 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,208 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,091. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Construction Trades Careers in MS

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 15% $44,110
Earth Drillers 14% $37,820
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 10% $29,460
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8% $45,340
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 8% $28,140
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 7% $44,050
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $30,760
Construction and Building Inspectors 6% $46,340
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 6% $63,270
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $60,150
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 6% $39,940
Electricians 6% $50,400
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 5% $55,900
Mechanical Insulation Workers 4% $33,050
Roofers 4% $29,300
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 4% $34,400
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 3% $35,390
Construction and Maintenance Painters 3% $32,660
Civil Engineering Technicians 3% $37,160
Glaziers 3% $34,790
Carpenters 2% $36,770
Stonemasons 0% $0
Tile and Marble Setters 0% $34,430
Insulation Workers -6% $0
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -7% $32,600

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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