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Construction Trades Schools in Nebraska

368 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

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Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

Construction Trades Majors in NE Gender Diversity Statistics

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 82.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
Construction Trades Majors in NE Ethnic Diversity Statistics

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Nebraska

There are 46,230 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. NE

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $41,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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

#1

Central Community College

Grand Island
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,368 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,100 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

#2

Metropolitan Community College

Omaha
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,300 Total Students

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $4,227. Graduates earn an average $27,500 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#3

Northeast Community College

Norfolk
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,258 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,760. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,200 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,722 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $5,416. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#5

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,125 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Mid-Plains Community College will pay a net price of $6,223. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

#7

Nebraska Indian Community College

Macy
0 Degrees in Major Awarded
226 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

Construction Trades Careers in NE

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 23% $39,350
Earth Drillers 17% $38,690
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 17% $37,430
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 16% $36,730
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 16% $43,350
Roofers 16% $33,860
Carpet Installers 15% $51,850
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 14% $59,140
Glaziers 14% $39,980
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 14% $54,840
Civil Engineering Technicians 14% $54,770
Electricians 14% $48,010
Mechanical Insulation Workers 13% $50,840
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 13% $63,210
Carpenters 13% $37,180
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $38,590
Tile and Marble Setters 11% $33,640
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 11% $54,810
Maintenance and Repair Workers 11% $37,910
Stonemasons 11% $0
Construction and Building Inspectors 9% $51,800
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 9% $66,840
Construction and Maintenance Painters 8% $34,680
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 7% $70,160
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 3% $39,730
Floor Layers 0% $28,440
Rotary Drill Operators 0% $0
Paperhangers 0% $0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 0% $0
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 0% $0
Insulation Workers 0% $35,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,045
Personal & Culinary Services 605
Precision Production 481
Transportation & Materials Moving 119

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