2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, construction trades was ranked #35 in the country. In fact 35,794 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named Pierpont Community and Technical College the best school in the Southeast Region for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Pierpont Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Fairmont.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Richmond Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Richmond Community College is a small public school located in the town of Hamlet.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Mississippi Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. EMCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Scooba.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Technical Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ogeechee Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.
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Itawamba Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Fulton, ICC is a public college with a small student population.
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Hinds Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public school with a large student population.
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the remote town of Prestonsburg, Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
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Jones County Junior College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree construction trades programs. Located in the distant town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a public college with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Construction Trades Colleges by State
Explore the best construction trades schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 352 |
| West Virginia | 47 |
| Mississippi | 176 |
| South Carolina | 18 |
| Florida | 33 |
| Virginia | 65 |
| Arkansas | 0 |
| Alabama | 108 |
| Kentucky | 179 |
| Georgia | 110 |
| Tennessee | 6 |
| Louisiana | 58 |
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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 Majors Related to Construction Trades
| 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 9 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.