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Construction Trades Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 164 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in OR.

A Construction Trades major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 89
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 59
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 59
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 59
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 26.2%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 79,520 people employed in jobs related to a construction trades degree, compared to 5,877,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Oregon

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $53,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 7 colleges in Oregon that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,904 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,464. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,812 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Graduates earn an average $32,057 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,328 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Chemeketa Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,803. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,555 Total Students

In their early career, Clackamas Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,524. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,363.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,956 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,010 a year. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,702 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,233. In their early career, Lane Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,336.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,140 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,467 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,714.

Construction Trades Careers in OR

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Stonemasons 40% $39,780
Glaziers 33% $47,480
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 32% $53,150
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 31% $46,740
Roofers 31% $37,950
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 30% $69,950
Floor Layers 30% $36,340
Carpenters 27% $45,590
Construction and Maintenance Painters 27% $35,550
Tile and Marble Setters 24% $49,070
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 24% $70,180
Carpet Installers 23% $45,460
Mechanical Insulation Workers 21% $91,020
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 21% $56,350
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 20% $73,120
Insulation Workers 18% $38,620
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 16% $54,570
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 14% $41,360
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 13% $48,690
Maintenance and Repair Workers 13% $37,090
Electricians 13% $70,970
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $72,750
Civil Engineering Technicians 12% $62,620
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 11% $67,350
Earth Drillers 9% $52,540
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 3% $94,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 247
Precision Production 116
Personal & Culinary Services 94
Transportation & Materials Moving 60

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