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Construction Schools in Washington

32 students earned Construction degrees in Washington in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Construction is the 33rd most popular major out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Associate Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 65.6%
  • White: 21.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Construction Grads in Washington

There are 15,650 people in the state and 598,210 people in the nation working in construction jobs.

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Wages for Construction Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a construction grad in the state is $81,830, compared to a typical salary of $70,540 nationwide.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
867 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,907 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#2

Charter College

Vancouver
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,215 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,372.

Construction Careers in WA

Some of the careers construction majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 19% $81,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Electrical & Power Installation 249
Building Management & Inspection 139
Carpentry 66
Plumbing & Water Supply 19

View all majors related to Construction

View Nationwide Construction Report

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