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Construction Trades in Montana

Construction Trades Schools in Montana

61 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Montana in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 7th most popular major in the state.


 

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Montana, 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 Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 16.4%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Montana

24,210 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 Montana

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $44,780, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Montana that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

The University of Montana

Missoula
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,106 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, UM grads earn an average salary of $34,552.

#2

Montana State University - Northern

Havre
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,050 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,009. 93% of students get financical aid.

#3

Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
656 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $45,530 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

#3

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,015 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Flathead Valley Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,804. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Montana State University - Billings

Billings
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,114 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#6

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
143 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,381.

#6

Stone Child College

Box Elder
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
373 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $12,066 after graduation.

Construction Trades Careers in MT

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 23% $43,530
Roofers 20% $35,620
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 19% $59,850
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 19% $45,710
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $47,400
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 17% $35,160
Electricians 17% $58,280
Tile and Marble Setters 15% $37,240
Mechanical Insulation Workers 14% $66,480
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 13% $63,400
Maintenance and Repair Workers 12% $36,220
Carpet Installers 12% $25,850
Insulation Workers 12% $37,480
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $48,650
Civil Engineering Technicians 9% $44,840
Earth Drillers 8% $50,010
Construction and Maintenance Painters 8% $37,290
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $67,750
Carpenters 8% $41,950
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $37,650
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 6% $38,020
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers -5% $88,920
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers -14% $37,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 218
Personal & Culinary Services 205
Precision Production 179
Transportation & Materials Moving 67

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