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Construction Trades Schools in Indiana

In 2021-2022, 1,966 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in IN.

In this state, Construction Trades is the 4th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,057
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,057
Associate Degree 711
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 198

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Indiana

There are 128,210 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 Indiana

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $45,030 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Indiana that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis
1,872 Degrees in Major Awarded
86,100 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,685. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

#2

Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis

Indianapolis
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,152 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,603. 81% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Vincennes University

Vincennes
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
16,389 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,970 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,862. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time.

#4

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

Indianapolis
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
27,690 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

Construction Trades Careers in IN

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 18% $58,010
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $42,530
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 16% $38,090
Construction and Building Inspectors 14% $43,090
Civil Engineering Technicians 14% $56,660
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 13% $53,600
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 13% $43,860
Glaziers 13% $41,830
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 12% $52,740
Carpet Installers 12% $31,980
Roofers 11% $41,190
Mechanical Insulation Workers 11% $60,980
Floor Layers 11% $40,380
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $62,520
Earth Drillers 11% $44,640
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $38,550
Electricians 10% $56,990
Tile and Marble Setters 10% $36,490
Maintenance and Repair Workers 9% $38,800
Stonemasons 9% $49,900
Carpenters 9% $46,790
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $60,550
Construction and Maintenance Painters 6% $39,960
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 4% $66,050
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 3% $44,760
Insulation Workers 2% $34,320
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 2% $44,830
Rotary Drill Operators 0% $71,540
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Personal & Culinary Services 2,161
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,638
Precision Production 1,147
Transportation & Materials Moving 347

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