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Construction Trades in Iowa

Construction Trades Schools in Iowa

In 2021-2022, 576 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in IA.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 252
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 252
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 229
Associate Degree 95

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 80.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 61,710 people employed in jobs related to a construction trades degree, compared to 5,877,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $43,920, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,754 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,716 Total Students

A typical student attending Northwest Iowa Community College will pay a net price of $11,076. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,956 a year. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,236. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,542 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. A typical student attending SWCC will pay a net price of $10,667.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,228. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

A typical student attending DMACC will pay a net price of $10,465. Graduates earn an average $34,819 after graduation. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 84% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,009 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Iowa Central Community College will pay a net price of $9,989.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 37% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $34,973 after graduation.

Construction Trades Careers in IA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Earth Drillers 23% $44,060
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 22% $42,880
Floor Sanders and Finishers 20% $0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 18% $49,790
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 18% $51,460
Floor Layers 17% $54,470
Paperhangers 17% $0
Carpet Installers 17% $46,650
Stonemasons 17% $0
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 17% $39,860
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 16% $54,320
Tile and Marble Setters 16% $41,360
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 15% $39,000
Roofers 15% $37,490
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 15% $55,070
Mechanical Insulation Workers 14% $48,410
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 14% $60,500
Electricians 13% $54,010
Glaziers 13% $35,330
Carpenters 11% $41,240
Civil Engineering Technicians 11% $51,260
Maintenance and Repair Workers 10% $40,410
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 9% $72,580
Construction and Maintenance Painters 9% $40,880
Construction and Building Inspectors 8% $63,260
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $64,480
Insulation Workers 6% $38,920
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 5% $34,050
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 961
Personal & Culinary Services 953
Precision Production 737
Transportation & Materials Moving 93

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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