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Construction Trades in Alabama

Construction Trades Schools in Alabama

591 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 402
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 93
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 93
Associate Degree 80
Bachelor’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 39.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 53.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 75,930 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 Alabama

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $40,340 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,371 Total Students

A typical student attending Bevill State Community College will pay a net price of $7,087. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,371 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, NW-SCC grads earn an average salary of $27,997. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,912. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,633 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
400 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,308 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,555 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $4,239.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,654 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
539 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $21,197. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,094 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,820. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,899 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,724 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. This public school has an average net price of $8,467.

Construction Trades Careers in AL

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Rotary Drill Operators 20% $38,340
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 13% $68,420
Floor Layers 13% $32,330
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 13% $51,620
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 12% $48,670
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 11% $43,390
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 11% $44,880
Tile and Marble Setters 11% $37,200
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 9% $36,260
Roofers 9% $34,360
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 9% $57,070
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 8% $37,360
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $61,290
Glaziers 8% $35,620
Maintenance and Repair Workers 8% $35,700
Construction and Building Inspectors 7% $55,120
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 7% $39,080
Electricians 7% $45,930
Construction and Maintenance Painters 6% $35,740
Carpenters 6% $39,040
Earth Drillers 5% $36,670
Civil Engineering Technicians 4% $37,920
Insulation Workers 4% $36,020
Mechanical Insulation Workers 3% $41,700
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 3% $32,930
Stonemasons 0% $42,040
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 0% $36,090
Paperhangers 0% $38,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,900
Precision Production 1,195
Personal & Culinary Services 996
Transportation & Materials Moving 387

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