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Construction Trades Schools in Massachusetts

114 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 59
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 35
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 35
Associate Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Massachusetts

There are 127,360 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 Massachusetts

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $60,650 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
136 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,191.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
292 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, MTTI grads earn an average salary of $38,712. 83% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
463 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,258 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
120 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,307. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at WIT. In their early career, WIT grads earn an average salary of $64,328.

Construction Trades Careers in MA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 30% $53,760
Earth Drillers 17% $60,340
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 17% $51,680
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 16% $64,300
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 13% $64,120
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 13% $82,370
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 13% $90,930
Floor Sanders and Finishers 13% $36,360
Roofers 11% $51,640
Tile and Marble Setters 11% $40,350
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $80,900
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 11% $55,710
Carpet Installers 10% $70,470
Floor Layers 10% $57,640
Glaziers 10% $51,770
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 10% $60,980
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 10% $45,550
Electricians 10% $64,530
Mechanical Insulation Workers 9% $88,680
Stonemasons 9% $48,500
Civil Engineering Technicians 9% $54,850
Carpenters 8% $57,210
Maintenance and Repair Workers 8% $45,270
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $72,390
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 7% $69,720
Construction and Maintenance Painters 5% $44,230
Construction and Building Inspectors 5% $66,610
Insulation Workers 1% $41,770
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 0% $48,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Personal & Culinary Services 1,897
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 702
Transportation & Materials Moving 552
Precision Production 51

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