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Associate Degrees in Construction Trades
Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
In 2021-2022, 6,237 earned their associate degree in construction trades. This makes it the 5th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction trades at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18,563 |
| Basic Certificate | 15,794 |
| Associate Degree | 6,237 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 203 |
Earnings of Construction Trades Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in construction trades is $41,865. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $34,901 to a high of $55,743.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in construction trades is $12,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,710 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $202.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in construction trades. About 93.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,798 |
| Women | 439 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction trades associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 177 |
| Black or African American | 408 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 992 |
| White | 4,053 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 577 |
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 442 colleges that offer an associate degree in construction trades. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for construction trades students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 689 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Honolulu Community College. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Honolulu Community College awarded 245 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Texas State Technical College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Texas State Technical College awarded 146 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Alfred State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.
State Technical College of Missouri is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 people received their associate degree in construction trades from STC.
Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park.
Hudson Valley Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Each year, around 8,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 people received their associate degree in construction trades from HVCC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at OSU Institute of Technology. About 1% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Allegheny County. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at CCAC.
Mitchell Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at Mitchell Technical College awarded 76 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 1% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Castle School of Trades is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at New Castle School of Trades awarded 73 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania College of Technology. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Penn College. Of these students, 9% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Metropolitan Community College. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at MCC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 people received their associate degree in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Bethlehem. About 7% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northeast Community College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Northeast. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.
Washtenaw Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at Washtenaw Community College. Of these students, 5% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SOWELA Technical Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in construction trades. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at SOWELA. Of these students, 9% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Delhi comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 associate degrees were handed out to construction trades majors at SUNY Delhi. Of these students, 4% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bevill State Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in construction trades. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Bevill State Community College awarded 53 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 3,782 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,380 |
| Carpentry | 428 |
| Construction | 359 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 233 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to construction trades that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 22,294 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 9,770 |
| Precision Production | 5,070 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 1,964 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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