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Construction Trades in New Mexico

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Construction Trades Schools in New Mexico

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

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

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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 81
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 81
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40
Associate Degree 40
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 40
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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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.2%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 33.5%
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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:

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

In their early career, CNM grads earn an average salary of $28,172. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,322. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

#2

University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus

Gallup
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 96% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $5,292. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

San Juan College

Farmington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,052 after earning their degree at this institution.

Construction Trades Careers in NM

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 120% $37,220
Rotary Drill Operators 26% $37,940
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 24% $46,480
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $29,970
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 13% $37,320
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 11% $68,670
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $42,870
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $34,340
Glaziers 8% $35,790
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $57,970
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 8% $55,950
Civil Engineering Technicians 7% $41,960
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $32,810
Roofers 7% $30,830
Electricians 7% $48,900
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 6% $37,070
Construction and Building Inspectors 6% $53,060
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $59,670
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 6% $39,670
Tile and Marble Setters 5% $30,710
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 5% $66,370
Earth Drillers 4% $44,310
Construction and Maintenance Painters 2% $34,360
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1% $37,660
Carpenters 1% $37,870
Paperhangers 0% $33,810
Carpet Installers 0% $34,750
Mechanical Insulation Workers 0% $45,770

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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