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Construction Trades in Missouri

Construction Trades Schools in Missouri

In 2021-2022, 279 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in MO.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 163
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 87
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 87
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 81.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Missouri

There are 104,150 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 Missouri

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $51,770, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Missouri that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

#1

State Technical College of Missouri

Linn
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,855 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,336. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

#2

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,826 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,989. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

#3

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,524 after earning their degree at this institution. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Saint Louis Community College will pay a net price of $6,624.

#4

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,506 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,079 after graduation.

#5

East Central College

Union
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,657 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,281 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,782.

#6

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

Kansas City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,874 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,008 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,518.

#7

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

Cape Girardeau
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
239 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,454. Graduates earn an average $36,119 after graduation. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

State Fair Community College

Sedalia
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,785 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,419. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,867 a year. 31% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Lex La-Ray Technical Center

Lexington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
29 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,713 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

#9

Mineral Area College

Park Hills
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,282 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,231 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

#9

Crowder College

Neosho
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,989 Total Students

A typical student attending Crowder College will pay a net price of $5,291. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. 31% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Grand River Technical School

Chillicothe
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,042 after graduation.

#9

Kirksville Area Technical Center

Kirksville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
27 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,612. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,645 a year.

Construction Trades Careers in MO

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 43% $38,970
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 17% $55,200
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 17% $62,350
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 15% $51,410
Floor Layers 14% $42,380
Roofers 13% $48,400
Construction and Building Inspectors 13% $50,190
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 13% $67,840
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 12% $66,950
Tile and Marble Setters 12% $47,570
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 12% $55,910
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 12% $34,490
Glaziers 12% $55,170
Earth Drillers 12% $46,630
Carpenters 11% $54,370
Civil Engineering Technicians 11% $49,250
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $37,530
Electricians 10% $63,290
Carpet Installers 10% $45,020
Mechanical Insulation Workers 9% $64,280
Stonemasons 9% $36,790
Maintenance and Repair Workers 8% $36,160
Construction and Maintenance Painters 8% $50,280
Paperhangers 7% $36,540
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 5% $59,650
Insulation Workers 4% $40,730
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 4% $40,280
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 3% $73,390
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0% $60,200
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers -15% $34,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Personal & Culinary Services 1,495
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,051
Precision Production 607
Transportation & Materials Moving 465

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