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Construction Trades in New York

Construction Trades Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 1,439 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 894
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 894
Associate Degree 298
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 245
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 20.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.6%
  • White: 32.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in New York

There are 373,230 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 York

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $61,020 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New York that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,667 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,489. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,386. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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SUNY Delhi

Delhi
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,077 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,111.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 57% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,034 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. A typical student attending DCC will pay a net price of $8,254.

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SUNY Canton

Canton
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
3,135 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,559. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,486 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Morrisville State College. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,545 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,121. 30% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Construction Trades Careers in NY

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Construction and Building Inspectors 14% $62,160
Electricians 13% $70,990
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Personal & Culinary Services 1,214
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 906
Transportation & Materials Moving 429
Precision Production 167

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