2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
Construction Trades is the #35 most popular major in the country with 35,794 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
The Best Construction Trades Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Trades Colleges.
Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named Utah Valley University the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for construction trades students. UVU is a very large public school located in the city of Orem.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at UVU take out is $17,539.
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The excellent programs at Colorado Mesa University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Colorado Mesa carry an average student debtload of $5,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $129.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Red Rocks Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 42 |
| Utah | 108 |
| Montana | 34 |
| Idaho | 4 |
| Wyoming | 2 |
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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 |
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 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.