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Construction Trades Schools in Texas

1,827 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 36th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 868
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 868
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 868
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 637
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 637
Associate Degree 253
Bachelor’s Degree 69
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Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.7%
  • White: 29.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 528,780 people employed in jobs related to a construction trades degree, compared to 5,877,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Texas

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $40,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Texas State Technical College

Waco
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,654 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $30,212 after graduation. 91% of the teachers are full time.

#2

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,200 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,702 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,638.

#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,711. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, DMC grads earn an average salary of $30,055.

#5

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,852 Total Students

59% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,534. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,613 a year.

#7

Lee College

Baytown
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,487 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 71% of students get financical aid.

#7

St Philip's College

San Antonio
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,696 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,219 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,829.

#7

South Texas College

McAllen
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,504. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,885 a year.

#10

South Plains College

Levelland
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,880 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,358. 84% of students get financical aid.

#10

Grayson College

Denison
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,066 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,053. Graduates earn an average $30,918 after graduation. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Construction Trades Careers in TX

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 30% $36,400
Floor Layers 24% $37,020
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 23% $49,280
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 23% $45,640
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 22% $35,870
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 22% $31,060
Glaziers 22% $34,230
Floor Sanders and Finishers 22% $42,260
Tile and Marble Setters 22% $32,040
Roofers 21% $35,280
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 21% $42,390
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 20% $62,410
Earth Drillers 20% $36,930
Construction and Building Inspectors 20% $55,960
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 20% $47,090
Mechanical Insulation Workers 19% $41,240
Carpet Installers 19% $31,070
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 19% $36,100
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 19% $58,710
Stonemasons 18% $35,060
Maintenance and Repair Workers 18% $35,700
Carpenters 18% $38,720
Electricians 17% $49,410
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 17% $64,720
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 17% $43,870
Construction and Maintenance Painters 16% $34,860
Rotary Drill Operators 16% $54,440
Civil Engineering Technicians 15% $47,230
Insulation Workers 15% $39,160
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 15% $40,100
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 13% $37,240
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 11% $70,040
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers -3% $31,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 2,021
Personal & Culinary Services 1,155
Precision Production 593
Transportation & Materials Moving 228

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