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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Virginia

23 Colleges
$30,383 Avg Salary
$9,200 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You

With 65 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, construction trades is the #35 most popular major in Virginia.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

#1

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Tidewater Tech-Trades the most popular school in Virginia for construction trades students. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Tech-Trades is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Tidewater Tech-Trades take out is $9,500.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Highlands Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Abingdon, VHCC is a public college with a small student population.

Full Construction Trades at Virginia Highlands Community College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tidewater Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Tidewater Community College carry an average student debt load of $8,250.

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Out of the 23 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Centura College - Norfolk landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Centura College - Norfolk is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Construction Trades at Centura College - Norfolk Report

#5

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Blue Ridge Community College is a great place for construction trades students. Located in the rural area of Weyers Cave, BRCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Danville Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the distant town of Danville, Danville Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Virginia Western Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Centura College - Richmond Main ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Richmond, Centura College - Richmond Main is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Northern Virginia Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA

With a ranking of #10, Mountain Empire Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. MECC is a small public school located in the distant town of Big Stone Gap.

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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 352
West Virginia 47
South Carolina 18
Florida 33
Arkansas 0
Mississippi 176
Tennessee 6
Louisiana 58
Alabama 108
Kentucky 179
Georgia 110

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 23 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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