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Best Construction Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Construction Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

2 Colleges
$74,208 Avg Salary
$12,562 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Construction Associate Degree School for You

Construction is the #38 most popular major in the country with 1,813 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Construction Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Construction Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Associate Degree Colleges.

Top Plains States Region Trade Schools for an Associate in Construction

Our 2023 rankings named State Technical College of Missouri the best school in the Plains States Region for construction students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeast Iowa Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Construction Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Construction Colleges by State

Explore the best construction colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 0
Missouri 95
Minnesota 204
South Dakota 2
Iowa 21
North Dakota 7

Construction is one of 6 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Construction Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Construction Trades 1,813

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 26,459
Building Management & Inspection 5,269
Carpentry 3,899
Plumbing & Water Supply 2,888
Masonry 284

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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