Basic Certificates in Construction Trades
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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13,809 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 | 15,723 |
| Basic Certificate | 13,809 |
| Associate Degree | 6,041 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 221 |
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 92.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,780 |
| Women | 1,029 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction trades basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 271 |
| Black or African American | 1,527 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,590 |
| White | 8,362 |
| International Students | 83 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 976 |
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 10,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 570 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Of these students, 7% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 489 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Of these students, 4% were women and 5% 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 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 311 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College. About 14% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 3,900 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at Owensboro Community and Technical College awarded 281 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 7% of this group were women, and 5% 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 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 243 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Wake Technical Community College. About 12% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 241 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
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 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Of these students, 2% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Institute for Business and Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at Institute for Business and Technology awarded 239 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 82% 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 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Somerset Community College awarded 226 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
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 4,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 215 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at SKYCTC. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.
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 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 202 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Gateway. About 3% 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. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 201 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center. About 20% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Summit College. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Summit College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% 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 27,600 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at Columbus State Community College awarded 183 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 13% 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from Advanced Training Institute. Of these students, 7% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maysville Community and Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction trades. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Maysville Community and Technical College. About 6% of this group were women, and 5% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville. Of these students, 6% were women and 82% 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. The construction trades program at Orleans Technical College awarded 160 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Lone Star College System is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction trades. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 people received their basic certificate in construction trades from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 6% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Augusta Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 147 basic certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Augusta Technical College. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 8,824 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,717 |
| Carpentry | 1,482 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 920 |
| Construction | 685 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Personal & Culinary Services | 54,652 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 34,046 |
| Precision Production | 29,416 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 19,098 |
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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