2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Construction Trades 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.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the construction trades programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Construction Trades Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Perry Technical Institute the best school in the Far Western US Region for construction trades students. Perry Tech is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Yakima.
While working on their degree, construction trades majors at Perry Tech accumulate an average of around $14,901 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Advanced Training Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in the Far Western US Region . Advanced Training Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Las Vegas.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Advanced Training Institute carry an average student debtload of $7,600.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend CET, Salinas. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Salinas, CET, Salinas is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The excellent programs at Institute for Business and Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara, Institute for Business and Technology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Institute for Business and Technology carry an average student debtload of $8,867. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $94.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern California Institute of Technology. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Anaheim, Southern California Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, construction trades graduates from Southern California Institute of Technology take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $66, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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CET, San Diego did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for construction trades students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of San Diego, CET, San Diego is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Construction Trades majors at CET, San Diego take out an average of $6,051 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $10.
National Career Education ranked #7 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region list. National Career Education is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Citrus Heights.
While working on their degree, construction trades majors at National Career Education accumulate an average of around $8,867 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $94.
Honolulu Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Honolulu CC is a small public school located in the city of Honolulu.
On average, construction trades graduates from Honolulu CC take out $12,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Summit College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Summit College is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Colton.
On average, construction trades graduates from Summit College take out $7,600 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $45.
CET, El Centro came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. CET, El Centro is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of El Centro.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at CET, El Centro take out is $6,051. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $10.
Best Construction Trades Colleges by State
Explore the best construction trades colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 251 |
| Washington | 98 |
| Oregon | 89 |
| Hawaii | 270 |
| Nevada | 50 |
| Alaska | 0 |
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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 24 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.
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