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Construction Trades Schools in Virginia

510 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 35th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 293
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 293
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 293
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 152
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 152
Associate Degree 65
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Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 23.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 156,230 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 Virginia

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $43,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,086 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,792 after earning their degree at this institution. 29% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#2

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

A typical student attending Northern Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $9,452. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

#2

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,151 a year.

#4

John Tyler Community College

Chester
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

Construction Trades Careers in VA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $47,290
Earth Drillers 16% $45,100
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 14% $38,610
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $57,520
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 12% $39,150
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $64,820
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $49,960
Maintenance and Repair Workers 10% $39,080
Civil Engineering Technicians 9% $52,020
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $63,510
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $69,190
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 8% $42,140
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 8% $50,030
Glaziers 7% $38,560
Roofers 7% $42,110
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 6% $46,230
Electricians 6% $48,650
Carpenters 6% $42,080
Tile and Marble Setters 5% $43,490
Carpet Installers 5% $31,030
Mechanical Insulation Workers 3% $48,440
Construction and Maintenance Painters 3% $37,930
Insulation Workers -3% $36,640
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -3% $36,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Transportation & Materials Moving 414
Personal & Culinary Services 301
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 253
Precision Production 41

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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