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Construction Schools in New York

100 students earned Construction degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Construction is the 35th most popular major out of a total 53 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Majors in New York

Construction majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 79
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 79
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 21

Gender Distribution

In New York, a construction major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.0%
  • White: 16.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 23.0%
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Jobs for Construction Grads in New York

28,370 people in the state and 598,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction.

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Wages for Construction Jobs in New York

In this state, construction grads earn an average of $85,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,540.

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There are 2 colleges in New York that offer construction degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Apex Technical School

Long Island City
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,140 Total Students

In their early career, Apex Technical School grads earn an average salary of $33,621. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
297 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,516 after earning their degree at this institution.

Construction Careers in NY

Some of the careers construction majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 12% $81,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Electrical & Power Installation 761
Plumbing & Water Supply 155
Building Management & Inspection 98
Carpentry 36
Masonry 5
Other Construction 1

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