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General Construction Trades in Illinois

General Construction Trades Schools in Illinois

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

In terms of popularity, General Construction Trades is the 38th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Construction Trades Majors in Illinois

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 149
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 101
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 101
Associate Degree 41

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for General Construction Trades Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 10,340 people employed in jobs related to a general construction trades degree, compared to 598,210 nationwide.

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Wages for General Construction Trades Jobs in Illinois

In this state, general construction trades grads earn an average of $82,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,540.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer general construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Triton College

River Grove
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,731. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,229 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

#2

Lake Land College

Mattoon
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,644 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,624 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. A typical student attending Lake Land College will pay a net price of $4,584.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

#4

South Suburban College

South Holland
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,691 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
497 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,263 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,054 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,875. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,195 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
632 Total Students

22% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,494 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

General Construction Trades Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 9% $84,730

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