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Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 944 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in NJ.

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

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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 818
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 818
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 48
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 48
Associate Degree 44
Bachelor’s Degree 34
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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: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.1%
  • White: 39.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#2

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,351. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

#3

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,715 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,127.

#4

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,899.

Construction Trades Careers in NJ

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 101% $44,000
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 19% $63,700
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $53,680
Glaziers 16% $64,590
Roofers 15% $59,340
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 15% $90,570
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 15% $55,670
Carpet Installers 15% $51,120
Tile and Marble Setters 15% $48,440
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 14% $66,790
Electricians 13% $64,290
Mechanical Insulation Workers 13% $74,360
Earth Drillers 12% $57,460
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $45,200
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 10% $75,060
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $57,530
Carpenters 9% $58,190
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 9% $88,610
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $42,800
Construction and Maintenance Painters 7% $49,720
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $73,690
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 5% $52,950
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 4% $55,380
Insulation Workers 4% $33,000
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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