2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 78 degrees and certificates were awarded to construction trades students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #33 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in New Jersey to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
Check out the construction trades associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New Jersey Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades
Our analysis found Brookdale Community College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a associate degree in New Jersey. Brookdale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Raritan Valley Community College is a great place for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 802 |
| New York | 321 |
| Maryland | 54 |
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Construction Trades Related Rankings by Major
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 23,527 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 4,511 |
| Carpentry | 3,273 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,617 |
| Construction | 1,435 |
| Masonry | 274 |
| Other Construction | 157 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 130,328 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 96,336 |
| Precision Production | 52,913 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 29,084 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.