2026 Best Construction Trades Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Construction Trades associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 893 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Construction Trades Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Ivy Tech Community College, our #1 Construction Trades school in the United States. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $7,308 in student loans. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Western Technical College La Cross came in at #2 on this year's Construction Trades ranking in the United States. Based in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,078 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,669 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Get the full Western Technical College La Cross report
Brookdale Community College came in at #3 on this year's Construction Trades ranking in the United States. Set in Lincroft, NJ, Brookdale Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,270, while out-of-state students pay about $10,140. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $12,651. See the full Brookdale Community College profile
A rank of #4 makes Raritan Valley Community College one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Branchburg, NJ, Raritan Valley Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,664, compared with $7,584 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $9,668. Get the full Raritan Valley Community College report
A rank of #5 makes Lansing Community College one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Lansing, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Students borrow a median of $16,700 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Read more about Lansing Community College
North Hennepin Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Brooklyn Park, MN, North Hennepin Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,061. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Read the full report on North Hennepin Community College
Rochester Community And Technical College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,389. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $20,291. Read more about Rochester Community And Technical College
Reading Area Community College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Reading Area Community College is a public school based in Reading, PA. Students from in state pay about $6,480 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,510 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $13,979. Read the full report on Reading Area Community College
Pierpont Community And Technical College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. This public school is set in Fairmont, WV. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,762, while out-of-state students pay about $13,660. Students borrow a median of $16,268 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Read more about Pierpont Community And Technical College
Texas State Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Texas State Technical College is a public school based in Waco, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $7,212, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Texas State Technical College Construction Trades students take on a median of $9,923 in debt. Read more about Texas State Technical College
Northwest Iowa Community College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Set in Sheldon, IA, Northwest Iowa Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,650. The median Construction Trades program debt is $5,500. More on Northwest Iowa Community College
Linn State Technical College placed #12 among Construction Trades schools in the United States. Linn State Technical College is a public school based in Linn, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,160, with out-of-state students paying around $14,610. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Construction Trades program here. See the full Linn State Technical College profile
Southeast Community College Area placed #13 among Construction Trades schools in the United States. Southeast Community College Area is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Southeast Community College Area Construction Trades students take on a median of $14,935 in debt. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report
Utah Valley University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Utah Valley University posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Trades program debt is $14,484. Read more about Utah Valley University
Dunwoody College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #15 position. Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $27,477. Students borrow a median of $18,423 to complete their Construction Trades program here. See the full Dunwoody College Of Technology profile
Northern Michigan University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Northern Michigan University is a public school based in Marquette, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,322, while out-of-state students pay about $19,944. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Get the full Northern Michigan University report
Mitchell Technical Institute came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in Mitchell, SD, Mitchell Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,524 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $10,683 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Get the full Mitchell Technical Institute report
Richmond Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Located in Hamlet, NC, Richmond Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,956 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,564 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Trades program debt is $11,000. More on Richmond Community College
Northeast Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Located in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Northeast Community College
Mesa State College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Based in Grand Junction, CO, Mesa State College is a public institution. Mesa State College graduates 47% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,927, with out-of-state students paying around $25,124. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $5,500. More on Mesa State College
Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Greensburg, PA, Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,413 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $17,583 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Read the full report on Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg
Bismarck State College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Located in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $7,331. Graduates carry a median of $6,666 in student loans. More on Bismarck State College
Honolulu Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Honolulu Community College is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. In-state tuition and fees average $3,174, while out-of-state students pay about $8,310. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete their Construction Trades program here. See the full Honolulu Community College profile
Lake Area Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Watertown, SD. In-state tuition and fees average $6,718. Lake Area Technical Institute Construction Trades students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
Ridgewater College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Ridgewater College is a public school based in Willmar, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,121. Ridgewater College Construction Trades students take on a median of $15,556 in debt. Get the full Ridgewater College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Trades Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Triangle Tech Inc Dubois placed #27 among Construction Trades schools in the United States. Triangle Tech Inc Dubois is a private for-profit school based in Falls Creek, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,462. Triangle Tech Inc Dubois Construction Trades students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. See the full Triangle Tech Inc Dubois profile
Minnesota West Community And Technical College placed #28 among Construction Trades schools in the United States. Minnesota West Community And Technical College is a public school based in Granite Falls, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,491. Minnesota West Community And Technical College Construction Trades students take on a median of $11,089 in debt. Read more about Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Located in Bethlehem, PA, Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,513 in tuition and fees. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $17,583. Get the full Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem report
St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Set in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,124. The median Construction Trades program debt is $8,250. More on St Cloud Technical And Community College
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lancaster, PA, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,050. The median Construction Trades program debt is $8,380. Get the full Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology report
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Based in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $21,364. Get the full Pennsylvania College Of Technology report
Dakota County Technical College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Dakota County Technical College is a public school based in Rosemount, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,679 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,974 to complete their Construction Trades program here. See the full Dakota County Technical College profile
East Mississippi Community College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Based in Scooba, MS, East Mississippi Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $5,500. Read the full report on East Mississippi Community College
Metropolitan Community College Area did well this year, earning the #35 position. Metropolitan Community College Area is a public school based in Omaha, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. The median Construction Trades program debt is $12,350. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area
Triangle Tech Inc Sunbury placed #36 among Construction Trades schools in the United States. Triangle Tech Inc Sunbury is a private for-profit school based in Sunbury, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,628. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Get the full Triangle Tech Inc Sunbury report
City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College placed #37 among Construction Trades schools in the United States. City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College is a public school based in Chicago, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,590, with out-of-state students paying around $15,150. Students borrow a median of $6,974 to complete their Construction Trades program here. Read the full report on City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College
Southeast Technical Institute ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,650. Graduates carry a median of $18,442 in student loans. Get the full Southeast Technical Institute report
Minnesota State Community And Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Located in Fergus Falls, MN, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,908. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $8,939. Read more about Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $15,095 to complete their Construction Trades program here. See the full Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis profile
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar placed #41 among Construction Trades schools in the United States. Set in Calmar, IA, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,780, with out-of-state students paying around $7,770. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar Construction Trades students take on a median of $14,348 in debt. More on Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
Wake Technical Community College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,254, while out-of-state students pay about $6,862. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $11,784. Read the full report on Wake Technical Community College
Rosedale Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #43 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $17,402. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $16,000. Read more about Rosedale Technical Institute
Erie Community College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Located in Buffalo, NY, Erie Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Students borrow a median of $8,710 to complete their Construction Trades program here. More on Erie Community College
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Trades schools. Set in Statesboro, GA, Ogeechee Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,388 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,956. The median Construction Trades program debt is $11,894. Read the full report on Ogeechee Technical College
Manhattan Area Technical College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,844. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $15,499. More on Manhattan Area Technical College
New Castle School Of Trades landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Based in New Castle, PA, New Castle School Of Trades is a private for-profit institution. The median Construction Trades program debt is $12,000. Read more about New Castle School Of Trades
Pima Community College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,442, while out-of-state students pay about $7,758. Graduates carry a median of $10,655 in student loans. See the full Pima Community College profile
Itawamba Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Located in Fulton, MS, Itawamba Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Graduates carry a median of $10,942 in student loans. Read more about Itawamba Community College
Alpena Community College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Set in Alpena, MI, Alpena Community College is a public institution. Alpena Community College graduates 100% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,840, compared with $8,220 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $6,500. More on Alpena Community College
Hudson Valley Community College came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Hudson Valley Community College is a public school based in Troy, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,796, while out-of-state students pay about $11,852. Typical Construction Trades student debt is $11,973. See the full Hudson Valley Community College profile
Related Construction Trades Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Construction Trades Schools (All Levels)
- Best Construction Trades Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Trades Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Trades Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Trades Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Trades Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 893 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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