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Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Colorado

2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Colorado

7 Colleges
$46,197 Avg Salary
$16,008 Avg Student Debt

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.

Check out the construction trades associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Colorado.

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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#2

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

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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#3

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

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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#4

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

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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#6

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

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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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular Construction Trades Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 108
Montana 34
Idaho 4
Wyoming 2

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

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).

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