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Construction Trades in Kansas

Construction Trades Schools in Kansas

In 2021-2022, 737 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in KS.

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 Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 429
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 429
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 183
Associate Degree 125

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 55,400 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 Kansas

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $44,070 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,877 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,290. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,233 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,458. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Graduates earn an average $40,186 after graduation.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
688 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,211 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,125 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,601. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,649 after graduation.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
896 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,643 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,249. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,008 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,365 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,663 after graduation. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
884 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,391 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,748 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,833.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,639 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Graduates earn an average $33,879 after graduation. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Construction Trades Careers in KS

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Rotary Drill Operators 20% $43,230
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 13% $39,290
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 13% $34,600
Construction and Building Inspectors 11% $51,190
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 10% $54,450
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $51,070
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 8% $40,740
Civil Engineering Technicians 8% $44,620
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 8% $76,010
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $37,940
Tile and Marble Setters 8% $49,840
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 7% $61,530
Glaziers 7% $38,020
Floor Layers 7% $54,540
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 7% $39,830
Maintenance and Repair Workers 6% $35,660
Roofers 5% $38,620
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 5% $51,200
Carpet Installers 5% $42,550
Electricians 4% $52,770
Carpenters 3% $40,240
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 2% $60,250
Construction and Maintenance Painters 0% $34,610
Earth Drillers 0% $51,910
Insulation Workers -4% $32,800
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -4% $39,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Personal & Culinary Services 1,296
Precision Production 1,057
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,023
Transportation & Materials Moving 216

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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