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Construction Trades Schools in Nevada

366 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Construction Trades major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 258
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 258
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 258
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 58
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 58
Associate Degree 44
Bachelor’s Degree 6
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Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.2%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Nevada

70,400 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $50,200, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Nevada that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Career College of Northern Nevada

Sparks
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
385 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,537. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

#2

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,576 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Truckee Meadows Community College will pay a net price of $9,200. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#3

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,766 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Western Nevada College

Carson City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

A typical student attending WNC will pay a net price of $9,764. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, WNC grads earn an average salary of $32,100.

Construction Trades Careers in NV

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 36% $50,200
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 33% $34,450
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 32% $46,790
Glaziers 31% $42,690
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 31% $51,130
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 30% $75,220
Mechanical Insulation Workers 30% $85,110
Roofers 29% $42,460
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 28% $66,740
Electricians 27% $59,210
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 27% $44,520
Tile and Marble Setters 27% $45,280
Stonemasons 25% $57,930
Carpenters 24% $48,730
Carpet Installers 22% $49,450
Construction and Building Inspectors 22% $70,040
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 21% $70,040
Civil Engineering Technicians 21% $54,890
Maintenance and Repair Workers 20% $42,940
Construction and Maintenance Painters 19% $42,500
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 18% $45,070
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 18% $41,430
Earth Drillers 17% $56,070
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 16% $37,720
Floor Layers 14% $46,850
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $70,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 99
Personal & Culinary Services 61
Precision Production 41
Transportation & Materials Moving 28

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