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Construction Trades in Michigan

Construction Trades Schools in Michigan

434 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Michigan in the 2021-2022 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 Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 176
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 130
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 130
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 128

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Michigan

161,090 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 Michigan

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $45,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,884 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,680 a year. A typical student attending Washtenaw Community College will pay a net price of $2,995. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,487 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $30,314 after graduation.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,303 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,739 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
7,214 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,898 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
118 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,359 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,762 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,113 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
49,659 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This public school has an average net price of $10,925.

#8

Delta College

University Center
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,054 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,756 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
502 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 22%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

Construction Trades Careers in MI

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Civil Engineering Technicians 15% $55,010
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 14% $46,350
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13% $67,050
Earth Drillers 12% $38,650
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $55,810
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 11% $55,360
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 11% $76,120
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 10% $44,240
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 10% $63,310
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 10% $36,930
Glaziers 10% $43,450
Roofers 10% $39,840
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 9% $39,920
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 9% $54,230
Tile and Marble Setters 9% $45,060
Carpet Installers 9% $35,520
Maintenance and Repair Workers 8% $35,360
Floor Layers 8% $43,610
Carpenters 8% $45,410
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $65,750
Electricians 7% $59,940
Construction and Maintenance Painters 5% $37,660
Insulation Workers 0% $34,470
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 0% $39,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Personal & Culinary Services 3,211
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,433
Transportation & Materials Moving 794
Precision Production 739

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