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General Construction Trades Schools in Illinois

161 students earned General Construction Trades degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

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 63
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 63
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 63
Associate Degree 57
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 24.2%
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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
8,819 Total Students

In their early career, Triton College grads earn an average salary of $31,030. The 9.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Lake Land College

Mattoon
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,953 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,995. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,858 a year.

#4

South Suburban College

South Holland
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,366 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,176 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,759 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending Shawnee Community College will pay a net price of $4,416.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
723 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Lincoln Trail College will pay a net price of $6,491.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,428. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

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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