2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
Construction Trades is the #35 most popular major in the country with 35,794 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 101 schools in the Southwest Region 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.
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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for construction trades majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Most Popular Construction Trades Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Texas State Technical College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for construction trades students. TSTC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from TSTC carry an average student debt load of $10,003.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lone Star College System. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Brownsville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulsa Technology Center. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public college with a small student population.
The excellent programs at San Jacinto Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in the Southwest Region . San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.
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Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.
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Central New Mexico Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction trades students. It came in at #7 on the list. CNM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
With a ranking of #8, Lamson Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. Located in the city of San Antonio, Lamson Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Lamson Institute take out is $8,867. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #9, Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. Located in the rural area of Muskogee, Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. Located in the distant town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public school with a small student population.
St Philip’s College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular construction trades programs. St Philip's College is a large public school located in the city of San Antonio.
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With a ranking of #12, Altierus Career College - Bissonnet did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. Altierus Career College - Bissonnet is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
Construction Trades majors at Altierus Career College - Bissonnet take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, construction trades graduates from UTSA take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The Refrigeration School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction trades students. It came in at #14 on the list. RSI is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
Pima Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Construction Trades students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | South Texas College | McAllen, TX |
| 16 | Meridian Technology Center | Stillwater, OK |
| 18 | Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester | McAlester, OK |
| 19 | Canadian Valley Technology Center | El Reno, OK |
| 20 | Southwest Texas Junior College | Uvalde, TX |
Best Construction Trades Colleges by State
Explore the best construction trades colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 51 |
| Texas | 318 |
| New Mexico | 40 |
| Oklahoma | 101 |
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 Related Majors
| 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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