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Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey

944 students earned Construction Trades degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 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 818
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 818
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 48
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 48
Associate Degree 44
Bachelor’s Degree 34

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.1%
  • White: 39.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
1,493 Total Students

35 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,924.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
897 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,069 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. An average student at Lincoln Tech - Mahwah will pay a net price of $20,815.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
743 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,915 a year. An average student at Pennco Tech-Blackwood will pay a net price of $20,564. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
104 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,232 after earning their degree at this institution.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
60 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,539. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,620 a year. 78% of students get financical aid.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 89% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
179 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, National Career Institute grads earn an average salary of $19,015.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,351. Graduates earn an average $33,421 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
316 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,348. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,494 after graduation. 30% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,144.

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

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