2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in the Plains States 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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 Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for construction trades majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Construction Trades Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northwest Iowa Community College the best school in the Plains States Region for construction trades students. Located in the rural area of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, construction trades majors at Northwest Iowa Community College accumulate an average of around $9,033 in student debt.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Hennepin Community College is a great place for construction trades students. North Hennepin Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at North Hennepin Community College take out is $15,125.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Des Moines Area Community College is a great place for construction trades students. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bismarck State College is a great place for construction trades students. BSC is a small public school located in the small city of Bismarck.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at BSC take out is $7,830.
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The excellent programs at Rochester Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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Mitchell Technical College 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 rural area of Mitchell, Mitchell Tech is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Mitchell Tech take out is $9,667. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $156, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Western Iowa Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for construction trades students. It came in at #7 on the list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Sioux City.
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State Technical College of Missouri ranked #8 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in the Plains States Region list. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from STC carry an average student debtload of $8,750.
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With a ranking of #9, Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for construction trades students. M State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Fergus Falls.
Construction Trades majors at M State take out an average of $5,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Southeast Community College Area ranked #10 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Construction Trades Colleges by State
Explore the best construction trades schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 129 |
| Minnesota | 212 |
| Iowa | 59 |
| South Dakota | 136 |
| Missouri | 177 |
| Nebraska | 191 |
| North Dakota | 26 |
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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 |
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 25 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).
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