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General Construction Trades Basic Certificates
There are 81 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in General Construction Trades. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of General Construction Trades graduates were international students.
Education Levels of General Construction Trades Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,761 degrees were awarded toGeneral Construction Trades majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Construction Trades at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 615 |
| Associate’s Degree | 519 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,321 |
Earnings of General Construction Trades Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in General Construction Trades of $37,868 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,670 |
| 4 years | $37,868 |
| 5 years | $45,686 |
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 General Construction Trades majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in General Construction Trades. About 89.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,453 |
| Women | 168 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Construction Trades graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 645 | 39.8% |
| Asian | 37 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 438 | 27.0% |
| Black or African American | 312 | 19.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 64 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 19 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Construction Trades Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 122 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General Construction Trades. Learn more about the most popular below:
Lake Land College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 422 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Truckee Meadows Community College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 296 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona Western College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 173 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Honolulu Community College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 144 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Apex Technical School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt Hood Community College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 89 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Nevada College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 57 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 56 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Triton College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 52 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus Technical College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 49 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kaskaskia College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 40 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State Technical College of Missouri comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southwest Texas College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 35 basic certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinidad State College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their basic certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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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