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Construction Trades Schools in Arizona

In 2018-2019, 1,103 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in AZ.

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

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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: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.3%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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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 17 colleges in Arizona that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Arizona Western College

Yuma
435 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,500 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Graduates earn an average $22,100 after graduation.

#2

Rio Salado College

Tempe
261 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,103 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $31,600 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

#3

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,027 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 49% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Central Arizona College

Coolidge
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,793 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 66% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Pinal County Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,600.

#5

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,008 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,700 a year.

#6

Pima Community College

Tucson
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,512 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,800 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,817. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#7

GateWay Community College

Phoenix
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,067 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,131. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,800 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,672 Total Students

In their early career, Cochise College grads earn an average salary of $23,200. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,585 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,136. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Mesa Community College

Mesa
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,351 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,600 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,717.

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 4,879
Personal & Culinary Services 3,042
Precision Production 1,159
Transportation & Materials Moving 477

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