2023 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Missouri
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
With 177 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, construction trades is the #31 most popular major in Missouri.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Value Construction Trades Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best value programs for construction trades students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Missouri Schools for Affordable Quality in Construction Trades
Our analysis found State Technical College of Missouri to be the best value school for construction trades students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.
STC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,095 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at STC take out is $8,750.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ranken Technical College is a great value for construction trades students. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ranken Technical College are $16,164 per year. The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Ranken Technical College take out is $8,844.
Ranken Technical College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Construction Trades Schools in Missouri list.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 129 |
| Minnesota | 212 |
| Iowa | 59 |
| South Dakota | 136 |
| Nebraska | 191 |
| North Dakota | 26 |
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Construction Trades Related Majors for 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 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 2 schools only.
- 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.