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General Construction Trades in Colorado

General Construction Trades Schools in Colorado

247 General Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, General Construction Trades is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 126 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Construction Trades Majors in Colorado

General Construction Trades 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 general construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general construction trades 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 General Construction Trades Grads in Colorado

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

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Wages for General Construction Trades Jobs in Colorado

In this state, general construction trades 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 general construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,537 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,983 a year. 56% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,987.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
696 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,079 after earning their degree at this institution. 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

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 57% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

General Construction Trades Careers in CO

Some of the careers general construction trades majors go into include:

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

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