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Construction Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 161 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 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 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: 0.0%
  • 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 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
8,819 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,816.

#2

Lake Land College

Mattoon
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,523. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,953 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#4

South Suburban College

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

34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,170 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,758. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,176 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,759 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
723 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,491. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,428.

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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