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Construction Trades Schools in Maryland

In 2021-2022, 180 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in MD.

A Construction Trades major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 109
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 109
Associate Degree 51
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 44.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 116,810 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $47,290, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Maryland that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia

Columbia
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,109 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

#2

North American Trade Schools

Baltimore
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
643 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

#3

Community College of Baltimore County

Baltimore
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,126 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#4

Prince George's Community College

Largo
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,577 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,413 after graduation.

#4

Frederick Community College

Frederick
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,389 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,222. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,028 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Montgomery College

Rockville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,284 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,037. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $38,124 after graduation.

#7

Howard Community College

Columbia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,080 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,393 a year. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

#7

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,660 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, CSM grads earn an average salary of $34,133.

Construction Trades Careers in MD

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 14% $46,000
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 13% $39,610
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 13% $45,390
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 12% $40,960
Construction and Maintenance Painters 11% $37,280
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $68,500
Mechanical Insulation Workers 11% $44,740
Insulation Workers 11% $35,930
Glaziers 10% $49,800
Carpenters 10% $46,320
Electricians 10% $54,150
Roofers 10% $46,450
Floor Layers 10% $42,270
Carpet Installers 10% $34,900
Floor Sanders and Finishers 10% $38,510
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $57,180
Stonemasons 10% $41,770
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 10% $54,030
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 9% $48,380
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 9% $48,470
Tile and Marble Setters 9% $41,120
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $38,300
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $66,340
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 6% $62,250
Construction and Building Inspectors 4% $58,830
Maintenance and Repair Workers 4% $42,240
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 3% $67,990
Earth Drillers 0% $42,480
Civil Engineering Technicians 0% $50,020
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 MD
Personal & Culinary Services 1,280
Transportation & Materials Moving 524
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 390
Precision Production 82

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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