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Construction Trades in Arizona

Construction Trades Schools in Arizona

In 2021-2022, 656 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in AZ.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 495
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 115
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 115
Associate Degree 46

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.5%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 21.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Arizona

124,050 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 Arizona

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $45,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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

#1

The Refrigeration School

Phoenix
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,007 Total Students

In their early career, RSI grads earn an average salary of $41,982. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 34 to 1.

#2

Pima Community College

Tucson
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,000 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,409. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#3

Rio Salado College

Tempe
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,682 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,633 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

#4

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,473 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. A typical student attending Cochise College will pay a net price of $7,124. 92% of students get financical aid.

#4

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,498 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,824.

#6

Mesa Community College

Mesa
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,494 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,850. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,597 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,860 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,040.

#7

Yavapai College

Prescott
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,550 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,199 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,786 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#10

Carrington College, Phoenix North

Phoenix
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,281 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 38 to 1. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,423.

Construction Trades Careers in AZ

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 38% $43,970
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 36% $41,720
Glaziers 35% $43,160
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 34% $45,860
Stonemasons 34% $32,490
Roofers 32% $35,590
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 30% $60,420
Electricians 29% $46,620
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 26% $47,790
Insulation Workers 26% $43,210
Tile and Marble Setters 25% $42,220
Carpet Installers 24% $35,010
Rotary Drill Operators 23% $45,000
Floor Sanders and Finishers 23% $0
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 22% $45,890
Carpenters 21% $41,010
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 21% $40,250
Construction and Maintenance Painters 20% $35,730
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $37,930
Floor Layers 19% $45,340
Maintenance and Repair Workers 18% $35,360
Earth Drillers 17% $51,270
Mechanical Insulation Workers 17% $56,290
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 16% $61,230
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 16% $33,690
Civil Engineering Technicians 16% $54,420
Paperhangers 13% $34,140
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 13% $56,670
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $55,010
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $86,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 3,749
Personal & Culinary Services 3,080
Precision Production 930
Transportation & Materials Moving 577

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