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Building Construction Technology Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Building Construction Technology is offered at 129 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Building Construction Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about68% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.1% of Building Construction Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Building Construction Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,924 degrees were awarded toBuilding Construction Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Building Construction Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 757 |
| Associate’s Degree | 419 |
| Master’s Degree | 742 |
Earnings of Building Construction Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Building Construction Technology of $32,489 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 | $33,822 |
| 4 years | $32,489 |
| 5 years | $37,102 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Building Construction Technology majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. About 84.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 634 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Building Construction Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 31.6% |
| Asian | 40 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 228 | 30.5% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 17.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Building Construction Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 165 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Building Construction Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Building Construction Technology students seeking a basic certificate is Seattle Central College. This school awarded 110 basic certificates in Building Construction Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Centralia College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CET-San Diego is a popular choice for Building Construction Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 66 basic certificates in Building Construction Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for Building Construction Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Piedmont Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North American Trade Schools is a popular choice for Building Construction Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 39 basic certificates in Building Construction Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Alabama Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. This school awarded 39 basic certificates in Building Construction Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Castle School of Trades comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. This school awarded 35 basic certificates in Building Construction Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walla Walla Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CET-Watsonville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Imperial Valley College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. This school awarded 34 basic certificates in Building Construction Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CET-Soledad comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CET-El Centro comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Building Construction Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Building Construction Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Building Construction Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Building/Property Maintenance | 2,023 |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | 1,530 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other | 733 |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | 312 |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | 254 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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