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Construction Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 291 students earned their Construction degrees in IL.

A Construction major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Majors in Illinois

Construction 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 construction major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction 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 Construction Grads in Illinois

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

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Wages for Construction Jobs in Illinois

In this state, construction 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 construction degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Triton College

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

28% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,731. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Lake Land College

Mattoon
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,644 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, Lake Land College grads earn an average salary of $32,624.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,150.

#4

South Suburban College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, SSC grads earn an average salary of $27,064.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
497 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,054 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,875. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,195 after earning their degree at this institution. 40% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
632 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,959. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,494 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,447. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Construction Careers in IL

Some of the careers construction majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical & Power Installation 624
Carpentry 38
Building Management & Inspection 38
Plumbing & Water Supply 30
Masonry 9

View all majors related to Construction

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