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Construction Trades Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,635 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in PA.

In this state, Construction Trades is the 29th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 771
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 625
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 625
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 208
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 208
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 208
Bachelor’s Degree 31

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 217,760 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $50,540, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,181. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Penn College grads earn an average salary of $41,558.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,282 after earning their degree at this institution. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,344 a year. 56% of the teachers are full time.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,227 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
131 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,971.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
109 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,648. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,068 after earning their degree at this institution.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
127 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,539.

#8

Triangle Tech - Dubois

Falls Creek
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
132 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,585 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
385 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,370. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Johnson College

Scranton
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
497 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,143 after graduation. 61% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

Construction Trades Careers in PA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 13% $57,450
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 13% $84,630
Earth Drillers 13% $41,260
Mechanical Insulation Workers 13% $79,730
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 12% $54,390
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 12% $44,760
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 12% $46,770
Floor Sanders and Finishers 11% $36,070
Glaziers 11% $50,240
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $69,510
Floor Layers 10% $43,870
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $54,400
Tile and Marble Setters 10% $48,350
Roofers 9% $44,830
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 9% $43,940
Paperhangers 9% $36,050
Construction and Building Inspectors 9% $54,880
Carpenters 8% $49,220
Stonemasons 8% $48,270
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 8% $52,890
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $38,400
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $67,340
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 7% $43,610
Carpet Installers 7% $45,200
Electricians 7% $60,540
Construction and Maintenance Painters 5% $41,870
Insulation Workers 3% $39,530
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 3% $47,060
Rotary Drill Operators 2% $53,310
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 0% $47,610
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $60,620
Signal and Track Switch Repairers -4% $70,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 847
Personal & Culinary Services 466
Precision Production 389
Transportation & Materials Moving 71

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