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Construction Trades Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 1,156 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 681
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 681
Associate Degree 321
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 154
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 154
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 154

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: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
  • White: 34.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 19.9%
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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
70% Graduation Rate
3,667 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,263. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Alfred State grads earn an average salary of $39,809.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,927. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

#3

SUNY Delhi

Delhi
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,077 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,034 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,257 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#6

SUNY Canton

Canton
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,135 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,581 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,486 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,462 a year. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $18,436.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,545 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,410.

Construction Trades Careers in NY

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 105% $46,700
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 24% $54,890
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 21% $67,120
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $39,670
Civil Engineering Technicians 18% $60,260
Earth Drillers 17% $58,760
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 16% $54,750
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 16% $89,770
Stonemasons 16% $32,760
Glaziers 15% $55,760
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 14% $72,100
Mechanical Insulation Workers 14% $71,690
Roofers 14% $54,870
Carpet Installers 14% $33,800
Construction and Building Inspectors 14% $62,160
Electricians 13% $70,990
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 13% $71,670
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 12% $81,670
Maintenance and Repair Workers 12% $43,430
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $77,820
Floor Layers 11% $45,180
Tile and Marble Setters 11% $52,260
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 10% $74,960
Carpenters 9% $54,820
Construction and Maintenance Painters 9% $43,670
Paperhangers 8% $43,630
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 8% $0
Insulation Workers 6% $36,890
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 5% $41,010

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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