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Construction Trades in North Carolina

Construction Trades Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 1,956 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in NC.

A Construction Trades major is the 32nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,309
Associate Degree 369
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 278
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 278

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in North Carolina

176,890 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 North Carolina

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $39,620 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,931. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,065. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,226 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Pitt Community College

Winterville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $6,757. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,359. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of students get financical aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,094. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,682. 100% of students get financical aid.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,828 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 22%. This public school has an average net price of $5,592. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,322. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,463.

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Construction Trades Careers in NC

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Construction and Building Inspectors 13% $53,780
Electricians 10% $43,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Personal & Culinary Services 668
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 609
Precision Production 303
Transportation & Materials Moving 63

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

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