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Construction Trades Schools in Louisiana

860 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 403
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 403
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 399
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 399
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 399
Associate Degree 58

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 62.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Louisiana

106,150 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 Louisiana

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $47,370 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,914 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. A typical student attending SOWELA will pay a net price of $8,496. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,552 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus will pay a net price of $9,419. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,657 a year.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,192 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,289. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,224 after earning their degree at this institution. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,754 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,105 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 42% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $26,267 after graduation.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,753. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. In their early career, South Louisiana Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,939.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,874 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Graduates earn an average $22,974 after graduation. 48% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,166 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,837. Graduates earn an average $26,450 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 48% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,245.

#9

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
603 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $19,407. Graduates earn an average $54,799 after graduation.

Construction Trades Careers in LA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $42,130
Civil Engineering Technicians 14% $50,180
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 13% $54,980
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 13% $30,890
Floor Layers 12% $46,470
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $53,550
Maintenance and Repair Workers 10% $34,760
Earth Drillers 10% $46,960
Rotary Drill Operators 10% $48,940
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 10% $61,430
Carpet Installers 9% $36,320
Tile and Marble Setters 9% $34,110
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8% $54,440
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 8% $45,770
Roofers 6% $33,020
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 6% $40,220
Electricians 5% $50,480
Glaziers 5% $39,530
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 5% $62,150
Construction and Maintenance Painters 4% $40,280
Mechanical Insulation Workers 4% $46,140
Carpenters 3% $44,410
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 2% $53,650
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 2% $0
Insulation Workers -6% $40,560
Signal and Track Switch Repairers -7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Personal & Culinary Services 4,310
Precision Production 1,496
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,444
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,395

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