2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
In 2020-2021, 133 degrees and certificates were awarded to construction trades students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #36 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Michigan
The colleges and universities below are the best for construction trades majors pursuing a .
Top Michigan Schools in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named Lansing Community College the best school in Michigan for construction trades students. LCC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Lansing.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at LCC take out is $11,710.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Michigan University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Michigan list. Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, construction trades graduates from Northern Michigan University take out $5,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alpena Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Michigan list. Alpena Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Alpena.
On average, construction trades graduates from Alpena Community College take out $8,125 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Explore all the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 748 |
| Ohio | 24 |
| Illinois | 267 |
| Wisconsin | 30 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Construction Trades
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 |
Majors Similar 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 3 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.