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Construction Trades in Georgia

Construction Trades Schools in Georgia

In 2021-2022, 1,429 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in GA.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,003
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 304
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 304
Associate Degree 122

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 29.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Georgia

There are 152,220 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $41,760, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,705 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,041. 92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,004 Total Students

In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $34,693. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,953. 22% of the teachers are full time.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,660 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,383 Total Students

A typical student attending Atlanta Area Tech will pay a net price of $319. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students get financical aid.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,246 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

A typical student attending CGTC will pay a net price of $3,166. Graduates earn an average $26,370 after graduation. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,611 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,605 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
516 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,076. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,289 after earning their degree at this institution.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,167 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,312. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

Construction Trades Careers in GA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Rotary Drill Operators 57% $31,440
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 25% $34,910
Civil Engineering Technicians 17% $46,380
Earth Drillers 16% $31,990
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 16% $55,510
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 15% $46,650
Maintenance and Repair Workers 15% $35,590
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 15% $62,170
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 15% $62,760
Construction and Building Inspectors 14% $47,070
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 13% $37,780
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 13% $39,230
Carpenters 12% $38,910
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 12% $38,780
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $37,120
Glaziers 10% $43,620
Carpet Installers 9% $35,050
Roofers 9% $35,800
Electricians 9% $48,800
Mechanical Insulation Workers 8% $40,310
Tile and Marble Setters 8% $32,440
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 7% $39,150
Floor Layers 5% $48,290
Construction and Maintenance Painters 4% $38,460
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 0% $0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0% $58,280
Insulation Workers -5% $42,060
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -5% $36,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 7,822
Personal & Culinary Services 5,282
Precision Production 2,979
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,328

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