2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast 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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 269 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Construction Trades Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named Bluegrass Community and Technical College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for construction trades students. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lexington.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Bluegrass Community and Technical College carry an average student debt load of $8,522.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a great place for construction trades students. Located in the small city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College take out is $7,863.
Out of the 269 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Owensboro Community and Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Owensboro Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Owensboro.
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The excellent programs at Jefferson Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in the Southeast Region . Jefferson Community and Technical College is a large public school located in the large city of Louisville.
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Out of the 269 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Big Sandy Community and Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Prestonsburg, Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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Wake Technical Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.
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Somerset Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Somerset, SCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. Located in the city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public college with a small student population.
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Gateway Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Gateway is a small public school located in the large suburb of Florence.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Gateway carry an average student debt load of $5,500.
SOWELA Technical Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. SOWELA is a small public school located in the city of Lake Charles.
Bevill State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction trades students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Northshore Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction trades students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the rural area of Bogalusa, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a public school with a small student population.
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Maysville Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction trades students. It came in at #13 on the list. Maysville Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Maysville.
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Augusta Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular construction trades programs. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Augusta Technical College take out is $7,922.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region list. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Paducah.
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Erwin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction trades students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Tampa, Erwin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Hinds Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular construction trades programs. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Construction Trades majors at Hinds Community College take out an average of $8,319 in student loans while working on their egree.
South Florida Institute of Technology ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region list. South Florida Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Miami.
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Cape Fear Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. CFCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Wilmington.
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Ashland Community and Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region list. ACTC is a small public school located in the small city of Ashland.
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Nash Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction trades students. It came in at #21 on the list. Nash Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Rocky Mount.
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Gwinnett Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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North Georgia Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. North Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clarkesville.
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Hazard Community and Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region list. Hazard Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Hazard.
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With a ranking of #25, Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. OTC Mid Florida is a small public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Construction Trades students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lincoln College of Technology - Marietta | Marietta, GA |
| 42 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA |
| 43 | College of Business and Technology-Hialeah | Hialeah, FL |
| 44 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS |
| 45 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC |
| 46 | Ogeechee Technical College | Statesboro, GA |
| 47 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway, SC |
| 48 | Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown, NC |
| 49 | Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL |
| 50 | Gaston College | Dallas, NC |
| 51 | Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 52 | Altierus Career College - Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 53 | Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
Best Construction Trades Colleges by State
Explore the best construction trades colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 352 |
| West Virginia | 47 |
| South Carolina | 18 |
| Florida | 33 |
| Virginia | 65 |
| Arkansas | 0 |
| Mississippi | 176 |
| Louisiana | 58 |
| Alabama | 108 |
| Kentucky | 179 |
| Georgia | 110 |
| Tennessee | 6 |
Majors Related to 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 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 25 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.
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