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Construction Trades in Washington

Construction Trades Schools in Washington

405 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

A Construction Trades major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 183
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 183
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 120
Associate Degree 102

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.4%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 17.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Washington

162,280 people in the state and 5,877,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction trades.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $54,370, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,369 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,064.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,892 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Big Bend Community College will pay a net price of $7,460. 62% of students get financical aid.

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Charter College

Anchorage
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,120 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,612. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,288. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,553 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,843. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

A typical student attending CPTC will pay a net price of $5,961. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 43% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

A typical student attending GRC will pay a net price of $8,670. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 34% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Construction Trades Careers in WA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Electricians 18% $65,650
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $76,100
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 5% $73,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 622
Precision Production 374
Personal & Culinary Services 328
Transportation & Materials Moving 149

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

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