2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You
With 42 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, construction trades is the #37 most popular major in Colorado.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Colorado
Check out the construction trades associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Colorado.
Most Popular Colorado Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named Red Rocks Community College the most popular school in Colorado for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 5% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Colorado Mesa University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction trades schools in Colorado. Located in the small city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 11% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 89% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aims Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Aims Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Greeley.
About 14% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 86% are male.
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Out of the 7 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Arapahoe Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public school with a large student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Lamar Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. LCC is a small public school located in the town of Lamar.
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Pikes Peak Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for construction trades students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public school with a large student population.
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Trinidad State Junior College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Construction Trades Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 108 |
| Montana | 34 |
| Idaho | 4 |
| Wyoming | 2 |
Construction Trades Related Majors
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 7 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.