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Construction Trades in West Virginia

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Construction Trades Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 162 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 112
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 112
Associate Degree 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 95.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in West Virginia

There are 33,160 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 West Virginia

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $43,990 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,613 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,632. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,840 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,912 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $5,505. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,404 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,851. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

Construction Trades Careers in WV

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 18% $34,540
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 17% $67,060
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13% $57,970
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 13% $39,940
Tile and Marble Setters 11% $42,360
Construction and Building Inspectors 11% $53,220
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $40,900
Mechanical Insulation Workers 10% $53,970
Carpet Installers 10% $30,880
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 10% $57,260
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 9% $34,950
Carpenters 8% $40,140
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 8% $34,650
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $65,870
Earth Drillers 7% $34,510
Electricians 7% $54,120
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $56,560
Roofers 6% $35,880
Construction and Maintenance Painters 6% $41,010
Maintenance and Repair Workers 6% $30,810
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 6% $30,960
Rotary Drill Operators 0% $54,300
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 0% $0
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 0% $39,260
Insulation Workers -14% $40,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 46
Precision Production 43
Personal & Culinary Services 33
Transportation & Materials Moving 1

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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