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Construction Trades Schools in Illinois

1,133 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 446
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 446
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 429
Associate Degree 258

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 18.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.1%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Illinois

203,400 people in the state and 5,877,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction trades.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $62,090, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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

#1

City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College

Chicago
151 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,545 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $3,552.

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#3

Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park

Melrose Park
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,184 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $21,486.

#4

Triton College

River Grove
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,229 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College

Chicago
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,903 Total Students

In their early career, Kennedy-King College grads earn an average salary of $22,650. This public school has an average net price of $5,197. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

#6

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,644 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,584.

#8

Illinois Valley Community College

Oglesby
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,470 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This public school has an average net price of $6,192. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Rock Valley College

Rockford
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,494 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,447. In their early career, Rock Valley College grads earn an average salary of $32,785. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

HVAC Technical Institute

Chicago
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
175 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. An average student at HVAC Technical Institute will pay a net price of $22,992. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Construction Trades Careers in IL

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 14% $84,390
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 13% $52,530
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 12% $48,220
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 11% $85,030
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 10% $88,360
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 10% $69,210
Glaziers 10% $71,800
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 9% $84,730
Roofers 9% $60,940
Civil Engineering Technicians 8% $65,180
Earth Drillers 8% $40,600
Carpet Installers 8% $35,640
Mechanical Insulation Workers 8% $71,910
Floor Layers 8% $42,410
Tile and Marble Setters 8% $45,990
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 8% $0
Construction and Building Inspectors 8% $64,060
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 7% $84,070
Electricians 7% $79,770
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 7% $44,100
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $67,790
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $41,410
Rotary Drill Operators 6% $44,210
Carpenters 6% $69,470
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 3% $76,330
Construction and Maintenance Painters 2% $49,360
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -2% $41,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Personal & Culinary Services 4,725
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 4,470
Precision Production 2,199
Transportation & Materials Moving 932

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