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Glazier

Types of Degrees Glazier Majors Are Earning

People majoring in Glazier have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	8
Associate’s Degree	6

What Glazier Majors Need to Know

Coursework for Glazier build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Glazier graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in Glazier emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Building and Construction — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Administration and Management — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Mechanical — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Design — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Glazier program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Coordination — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Time Management — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Glazier careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Oral Expression — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Near Vision — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Information Ordering — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.3 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Glazier graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.2 / 7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.9 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.9 / 7
Handling and Moving Objects	3.9 / 7
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.9 / 7
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.9 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Glazier professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	—
Inventory tracking software	Inventory management software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Prolog	Development environment software	—
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management	Project management software	—
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	—
Oracle Primavera Systems	Project management software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	—
Procore software	Analytical or scientific software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Glazier graduates include:

• Waterproofing Supervisor
• Pipe Fitter Supervisor
• Mine Captain
• Field Operations Supervisor
• Core Drilling Supervisor
• Building Construction Superintendent
• Adjustable Steel Joist Setting Supervisor
• Lathing Supervisor
• Suction Dredge Pipe Line Placing Supervisor
• Glazier Supervisor
• Dike Supervisor
• Utilities Supervisor
• Dimension Stone Quarry Supervisor
• Crew Foreman
• Mine Supervisor

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Glazier graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
High school diploma or equivalent	36.3%
Less than a high school diploma	23.8%
Postsecondary certificate	15.9%
Some college courses	8.6%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	8.5%
Bachelor’s degree	6.9%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Glazier?

Gender Distribution

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Glazier graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	11	78.6%
Asian	1	7.1%
Black or African American	2	14.3%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Glazier Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Glazier graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,822
4 years	$32,489
5 years	$37,102

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $37,102 — roughly 10% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Glazier Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Glazier graduates earn a median of $32,489 four years after completion — about 15% below the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000). On earnings alone, this program does not show an income premium over the baseline; non-financial outcomes (career interests, certification requirements, advancement potential) are typically the stronger argument for fields in this range.

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrician	30,349
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	6,978
Carpentry/Carpenter	5,356
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	2,780
Construction Trades	2,761
Building/Property Maintenance	2,023
Building Construction Technology/Technician	1,924
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager	1,530
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other	733
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter	613
Mason/Masonry	378
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector	312

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• 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.