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Basic Certificates in Construction
Education Levels of Construction Majors
In 2021-2022, 1,109 earned their basic certificate in construction. This earns it the #32 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,109 |
| Associate Degree | 359 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 345 |
Earnings of Construction Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for construction majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in construction. About 88.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 980 |
| Women | 129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 253 |
| White | 535 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 113 |
Most Popular Construction Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 49 colleges that offer a basic certificate in construction. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for construction students seekinga basic certificate is Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 201 people received their basic certificate in construction from Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center. About 11% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Front Range Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The construction program at Front Range Community College awarded 60 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Western Nevada College. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 people received their basic certificate in construction from WNC. About 3% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lake Land College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 people received their basic certificate in construction from Lake Land College. About 3% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 basic certificates were handed out to construction majors at LCC. Of these students, 13% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Louis Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their basic certificate in construction from Saint Louis Community College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Mountain Empire Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 basic certificates were handed out to construction majors at MECC. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
Southwest Texas Junior College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The construction program at Southwest Texas Junior College awarded 24 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 basic certificates were handed out to construction majors at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Lane Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction program at Lane Community College awarded 20 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 4% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their basic certificate in construction from Portland Community College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to construction majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Mt. Hood Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to construction majors at MHCC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 basic certificates were handed out to construction majors at Phillips County Community College. About 27% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction. Roughly 49,500 attend the school each year. The construction program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 10 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Arkansas College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The construction program at North Arkansas College awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tidewater Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. The construction program at Tidewater Community College awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 17th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 basic certificates were handed out to construction majors at Tulsa Tech. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
South Suburban College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The construction program at South Suburban College awarded 8 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Construction Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Construction Trades | 1,109 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to construction that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 9,727 |
| Carpentry | 1,916 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,850 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 909 |
| Masonry | 165 |
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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