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Basic Certificates in Construction Trades
Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15,794 students earned their basic certificate in construction trades. This makes it the 7th most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for construction trades majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for construction trades students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in construction trades. About 92.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14,573 |
| Women | 1,221 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction trades basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 338 |
| Black or African American | 1,740 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,320 |
| White | 9,090 |
| International Students | 88 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,218 |
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 444 colleges that offer a basic certificate in construction trades. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Bluegrass Community and Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 570 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 489 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Of these students, 4% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction trades. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 311 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Jefferson Community and Technical College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Owensboro Community and Technical College. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 281 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Owensboro Community and Technical College. About 3% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 21,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 243 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Wake Technical Community College. Of these students, 9% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 241 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 11% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 240 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. About 3% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Institute for Business and Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Institute for Business and Technology awarded 239 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Somerset Community College. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 226 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from SCC. Of these students, 7% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 215 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from SKYCTC. About 5% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Gateway Community and Technical College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 202 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Gateway. About 5% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center awarded 201 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 11% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Summit College. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 198 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Summit College. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Columbus State Community College. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at Columbus State Community College awarded 183 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Advanced Training Institute is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction trades. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Advanced Training Institute awarded 180 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 3% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maysville Community and Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction trades. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 166 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Maysville Community and Technical College. About 4% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville awarded 160 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Orleans Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction trades. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 160 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Orleans Technical College. Of these students, 5% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction trades. The construction trades program at Lone Star College System awarded 157 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Augusta Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Augusta Technical College awarded 147 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 7% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 9,727 |
| Carpentry | 1,916 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,850 |
| Construction | 1,109 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 909 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to construction trades that offer basic certificates.
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| Personal & Culinary Services | 67,365 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 38,070 |
| Precision Production | 31,221 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 22,650 |
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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