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Construction Trades in Alaska

Construction Trades Schools in Alaska

In 2021-2022, 10 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in AK.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, 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 Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 20.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 80.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Alaska

15,040 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 Alaska

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $63,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,826 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $38,536 after graduation.

#2

University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,997 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UAS will pay a net price of $7,368.

Construction Trades Careers in AK

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 20% $55,150
Earth Drillers 20% $56,310
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 11% $55,430
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $46,090
Insulation Workers 8% $56,990
Glaziers 7% $60,720
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 6% $65,610
Rotary Drill Operators 5% $72,340
Carpenters 4% $65,350
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 4% $88,350
Construction and Maintenance Painters 4% $55,650
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 4% $89,250
Maintenance and Repair Workers 4% $48,640
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 3% $89,740
Electricians 2% $76,440
Tile and Marble Setters 0% $0
Floor Layers 0% $0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $63,330
Mechanical Insulation Workers 0% $59,840
Carpet Installers 0% $38,930
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 0% $49,250
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 0% $66,390
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 0% $74,570
Roofers 0% $48,480
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 0% $0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 0% $71,710
Construction and Building Inspectors -3% $80,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 154
Precision Production 55
Transportation & Materials Moving 38
Personal & Culinary Services 33

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

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