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Undergraduate Certificates in Construction
Education Levels of Construction Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 345 students earned their undergraduate certificate in construction. This makes it the 33rd most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,109 |
| Associate Degree | 359 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 345 |
Earnings of Construction Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in construction is $25,349. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $23,313 to a high of $27,043.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in construction is $8,696. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,723 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,111.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in construction. About 92.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 318 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 142 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
Most Popular Construction Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 64 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in construction. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Apex Technical School tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for construction majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The construction program at Apex Technical School awarded 79 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 8% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Triton College. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction from Triton College. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
Perry Technical Institute is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in construction. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction majors at Perry Tech.
The 6th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Iowa Western Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction majors at Iowa Western Community College.
Great Oaks Career Campuses comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction. The construction program at Great Oaks Career Campuses awarded 14 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Wytheville Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction from WCC.
Bay Mills Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction from BMCC.
The 9th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Ozarks Technical Community College. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction majors at OTC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Vincennes University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in construction. The construction program at Vincennes University awarded 8 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in construction. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 7% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Arkansas College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction majors at Northark.
The 14th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is John Tyler Community College. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction program at John Tyler Community College awarded 6 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Turtle Mountain Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The construction program at Turtle Mountain Community College awarded 3 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction majors at HACC.
The 18th most popular school in the country for construction majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is New Community Career & Technical Institute. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction majors at NCCTI. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Construction Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Construction Trades | 345 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to construction that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 12,950 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,831 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 1,746 |
| Carpentry | 1,555 |
| Masonry | 94 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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