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Construction Trades in Mississippi

Construction Trades Schools in Mississippi

673 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Construction Trades major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 464
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 464
Associate Degree 158
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 51

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 35.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 42,340 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 Mississippi

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $37,240 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $24,308 after graduation. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 46% of the teachers are full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,290. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,319 a year.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,345 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 86% of the teachers are full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $28,753. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,070. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,382 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,973. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 84% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,637 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,303. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $27,446 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,219 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,673 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,255. Graduates earn an average $25,723 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Construction Trades Careers in MS

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 15% $44,110
Earth Drillers 14% $37,820
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 10% $29,460
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8% $45,340
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 8% $28,140
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 7% $44,050
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $30,760
Construction and Building Inspectors 6% $46,340
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 6% $63,270
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $60,150
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 6% $39,940
Electricians 6% $50,400
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 5% $55,900
Mechanical Insulation Workers 4% $33,050
Roofers 4% $29,300
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 4% $34,400
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 3% $35,390
Construction and Maintenance Painters 3% $32,660
Civil Engineering Technicians 3% $37,160
Glaziers 3% $34,790
Carpenters 2% $36,770
Stonemasons 0% $0
Tile and Marble Setters 0% $34,430
Insulation Workers -6% $0
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -7% $32,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Personal & Culinary Services 1,210
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,141
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,131
Precision Production 815

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

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