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Construction Trades in New Mexico

Construction Trades Schools in New Mexico

In 2022-2023, 253 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in NM.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 152
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 152
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 55
Associate Degree 46

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.8%
  • White: 21.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 29.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in New Mexico

There are 40,140 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $39,900, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $2,448.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 36 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $4,412.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,015. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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San Juan College

Farmington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,878.

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Construction Trades Careers in NM

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Electricians 7% $48,900
Construction and Building Inspectors 6% $53,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 130
Personal & Culinary Services 76
Precision Production 64
Transportation & Materials Moving 39

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View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

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