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Construction Trades in Minnesota

Construction Trades Schools in Minnesota

1,292 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Minnesota in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Construction Trades is the 5th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 696
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 696
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 333
Associate Degree 263

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 76.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 103,080 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 Minnesota

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $53,980 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center will pay a net price of $16,817. Graduates earn an average $24,698 after graduation.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,257 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 57% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,114 after graduation.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,347 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,415 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,980.

#6

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,083 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,495 a year. This public school has an average net price of $11,655.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,638 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,519 after graduation. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,276 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $36,669 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,373 Total Students

A typical student attending LSC will pay a net price of $14,687. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. 39% of the teachers are full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,382 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,867.

Construction Trades Careers in MN

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Earth Drillers 23% $48,020
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $43,400
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13% $73,330
Roofers 11% $52,470
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 10% $50,260
Stonemasons 10% $43,830
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $68,670
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 10% $69,200
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $62,650
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 10% $63,470
Mechanical Insulation Workers 9% $84,650
Glaziers 9% $54,610
Carpet Installers 8% $55,300
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 8% $79,800
Tile and Marble Setters 8% $48,130
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $72,580
Floor Layers 8% $0
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $45,610
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $67,140
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $43,180
Electricians 6% $71,230
Carpenters 6% $50,430
Construction and Maintenance Painters 4% $48,950
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 0% $61,850
Insulation Workers -4% $41,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,422
Personal & Culinary Services 1,197
Precision Production 967
Transportation & Materials Moving 241

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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