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Construction Schools in Colorado

247 students earned Construction degrees in Colorado in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Construction is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 230
Associate Degree 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.8%
  • White: 30.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.1%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Construction Grads in Colorado

16,160 people in the state and 598,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction.

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Wages for Construction Jobs in Colorado

In this state, construction grads earn an average of $73,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,540.

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There are 3 colleges in Colorado that offer construction degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,537 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
696 Total Students

In their early career, LCC grads earn an average salary of $32,079. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,357. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#3

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,748 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

Construction Careers in CO

Some of the careers construction majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 30% $69,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Electrical & Power Installation 235
Building Management & Inspection 52
Other Construction 9
Masonry 8
Carpentry 1

View all majors related to Construction

View Nationwide Construction Report

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