2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 18 degrees and certificates were awarded to construction trades students who went to a South Carolina college or university. This makes it the #36 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular South Carolina Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named Midlands Technical College the most popular school in South Carolina for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of West Columbia, MTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Out of the 3 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Piedmont Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Greenwood.
Of the 6 students majoring in construction trades at Piedmont Technical College, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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Out of the 3 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Bob Jones University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Construction Trades Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 352 |
| West Virginia | 47 |
| Mississippi | 176 |
| Florida | 33 |
| Virginia | 65 |
| Arkansas | 0 |
| Alabama | 108 |
| Kentucky | 179 |
| Georgia | 110 |
| Tennessee | 6 |
| Louisiana | 58 |
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 |
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 3 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.