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Construction Trades Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Construction Trades is offered at 834 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Construction Trades. This degree is more popular with male students, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Construction Trades graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 54,802 degrees were awarded toConstruction Trades majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Construction Trades at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 24,723 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,098 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 244 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,372 |
Earnings of Construction Trades Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Construction Trades of $42,374 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,872 |
| 4 years | $42,374 |
| 5 years | $47,975 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Construction Trades. About 92.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20,978 |
| Women | 1,750 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Construction Trades graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,582 | 51.0% |
| Asian | 430 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,608 | 24.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,266 | 14.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 274 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 605 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 771 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 123 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 928 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Construction Trades. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Construction Trades students seeking a basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,645 people received their basic certificate in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,072 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Apex Technical School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Construction Trades. This school awarded 788 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Construction Trades. This school awarded 774 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 645 people received their basic certificate in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 631 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 612 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 596 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Construction Trades. This school awarded 573 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 559 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 556 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 535 people received their basic certificate in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 494 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 442 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SOWELA Technical Community College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 425 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santiago Canyon College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their basic certificate in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Reseda comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their basic certificate in Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Construction Trades. This school awarded 366 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Summit College is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 358 basic certificates in Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Porter & Chester Institute is a popular choice for Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their basic certificate in Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Construction Trades Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 35,577 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6,978 |
| Carpenters | 5,356 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 3,471 |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | 2,761 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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