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Construction Trades in New Jersey

Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey

1,241 students earned Construction Trades degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,092
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,092
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 54
Associate Degree 39

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.2%
  • White: 33.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in New Jersey

125,440 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 New Jersey

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $60,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,344. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,103. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,874.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,025.

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Construction Trades Careers in NJ

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Electricians 13% $64,290
Construction and Building Inspectors 3% $64,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Personal & Culinary Services 134
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 44
Transportation & Materials Moving 22
Precision Production 20

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