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Construction Trades Schools in South Carolina

303 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in South Carolina

Construction Trades majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 226
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 226
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 226
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 59
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 59
Associate Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 27.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in South Carolina

There are 90,700 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $40,350, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Carolina that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,267 after graduation. 40% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,160. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Construction Trades Careers in SC

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 26% $39,710
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 23% $59,540
Earth Drillers 22% $43,060
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $33,710
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 16% $33,490
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 16% $44,310
Carpet Installers 15% $29,440
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 14% $40,650
Maintenance and Repair Workers 13% $34,630
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 13% $58,580
Stonemasons 13% $33,000
Civil Engineering Technicians 13% $45,000
Glaziers 13% $38,930
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $46,170
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 12% $59,400
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 12% $36,660
Roofers 11% $34,250
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 11% $38,620
Tile and Marble Setters 11% $35,860
Electricians 10% $43,730
Carpenters 9% $39,410
Mechanical Insulation Workers 9% $39,000
Construction and Maintenance Painters 8% $33,220
Insulation Workers 6% $33,980
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 2% $35,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction trades.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 275
Personal & Culinary Services 92
Precision Production 84

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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