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Construction Schools in Virginia

93 Construction students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Construction major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 59
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 59
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 59
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Associate Degree 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Construction Grads in Virginia

20,330 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 Virginia

Construction grads earn an average of $67,650 in the state and $70,540 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer construction degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,623 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,401.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,244 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,462. In their early career, WCC grads earn an average salary of $25,863.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,312.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,428. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,355 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 62% of students get financical aid.

Construction Careers in VA

Some of the careers construction majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $63,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Electrical & Power Installation 284
Building Management & Inspection 117
Carpentry 16

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