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General Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificates
There are 81 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of General Construction Trades Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,761 people earned theirGeneral 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 (this page) | 615 |
| Associate’s Degree | 519 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,321 |
Earnings of General Construction Trades Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades of $37,868 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. About 93.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 575 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Construction Trades graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 244 | 39.7% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 25.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 48 | 7.8% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Construction Trades Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 122 colleges that offer a undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their undergraduate 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.
Truckee Meadows Community College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their undergraduate 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.
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 181 undergraduate 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.
Arizona Western College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Honolulu Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 144 undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Apex Technical School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their undergraduate 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.
Mt Hood Community College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 89 undergraduate 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.
Portland Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Nevada College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 56 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their undergraduate 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.
Columbus Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 49 undergraduate 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.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State Technical College of Missouri is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their undergraduate 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.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades. This school awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwest Texas College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 35 undergraduate 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.
Trinidad State College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for General Construction Trades majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in General Construction Trades in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Construction Trades here go on to 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.
