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Construction Trades Schools in California

3,095 students earned Construction Trades degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in California

Construction Trades majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,615
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,615
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,229
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,229
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,229
Associate Degree 251

Gender Distribution

In California, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.8%
  • White: 21.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in California

648,990 people in the state and 5,877,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction trades.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in California

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $56,890, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

281 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
568 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,063. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
579 Total Students

36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

#3

Summit College

Colton
198 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,036 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,643 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,271. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,346. 83% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,857 a year.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,002 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,467. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Graduates earn an average $25,107 after graduation.

#6

National Career Education

Citrus Heights
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
471 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. An average student at National Career Education will pay a net price of $25,444. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 39 to 1.

#7

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,605 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,865 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of students get financical aid.

#8

Palomar College

San Marcos
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,141 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,297 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,237 after earning their degree at this institution.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,176 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,107 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,618.

Construction Trades Careers in CA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 131% $44,000
Tile and Marble Setters 26% $48,180
Floor Layers 24% $50,770
Carpet Installers 21% $43,320
Earth Drillers 21% $51,880
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 21% $66,510
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 21% $53,710
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 20% $56,270
Stonemasons 20% $45,140
Roofers 19% $49,550
Glaziers 19% $53,240
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 18% $57,100
Construction and Maintenance Painters 18% $47,450
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 18% $78,440
Carpenters 18% $56,770
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 18% $51,970
Mechanical Insulation Workers 18% $77,100
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 16% $55,700
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 14% $39,570
Electricians 13% $64,260
Insulation Workers 13% $45,700
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $102,230
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $44,340
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $89,740
Maintenance and Repair Workers 10% $42,530
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $67,110
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 9% $76,890
Rotary Drill Operators 0% $62,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction trades.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Personal & Culinary Services 11,805
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 8,337
Precision Production 2,521
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,531

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