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Construction Trades in New Jersey

Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey

1,243 students earned Construction Trades degrees in New Jersey in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,080
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,080
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 107
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Associate Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.0%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in New Jersey

There are 125,440 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 New Jersey

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $60,610 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

368 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,550 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $28,614. 94% of students get financical aid.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,000 Total Students

An average student at Lincoln Tech - Mahwah will pay a net price of $29,958. 94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
824 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,951.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
92 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,387 a year. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
76 Total Students

A typical student attending Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS will pay a net price of $11,899. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,052 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,978. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $50,231.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
125 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,970 a year. This private school has an average net price of $16,986. 49% of students get financical aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,414. In their early career, Brookdale Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,167. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
435 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,597. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,094 after earning their degree at this institution.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
122 Total Students

10% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,462 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Construction Trades Careers in NJ

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 101% $44,000
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 19% $63,700
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $53,680
Glaziers 16% $64,590
Roofers 15% $59,340
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 15% $90,570
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 15% $55,670
Carpet Installers 15% $51,120
Tile and Marble Setters 15% $48,440
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 14% $66,790
Electricians 13% $64,290
Mechanical Insulation Workers 13% $74,360
Earth Drillers 12% $57,460
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 11% $45,200
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 10% $75,060
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $57,530
Carpenters 9% $58,190
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 9% $88,610
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $42,800
Construction and Maintenance Painters 7% $49,720
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $73,690
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 5% $52,950
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 4% $55,380
Insulation Workers 4% $33,000
Construction and Building Inspectors 3% $64,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Personal & Culinary Services 2,643
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,403
Precision Production 226
Transportation & Materials Moving 90

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

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