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Construction Trades in New Mexico

Construction Trades Schools in New Mexico

218 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 94
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 94
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 86
Associate Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.3%
  • White: 23.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 33.5%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in New Mexico

40,140 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 New Mexico

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $39,900 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New Mexico that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

#2

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,836 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,998. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus

Gallup
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,122. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. A typical student attending SJC will pay a net price of $4,546. 32% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
1,301 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Navajo Tech will pay a net price of $2,993.

#6

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,244 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,367. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,861 a year.

#7

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,060. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $23,894 after graduation.

Construction Trades Careers in NM

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 120% $37,220
Rotary Drill Operators 26% $37,940
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 24% $46,480
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $29,970
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 13% $37,320
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 11% $68,670
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $42,870
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $34,340
Glaziers 8% $35,790
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $57,970
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 8% $55,950
Civil Engineering Technicians 7% $41,960
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $32,810
Roofers 7% $30,830
Electricians 7% $48,900
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 6% $37,070
Construction and Building Inspectors 6% $53,060
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $59,670
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 6% $39,670
Tile and Marble Setters 5% $30,710
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 5% $66,370
Earth Drillers 4% $44,310
Construction and Maintenance Painters 2% $34,360
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1% $37,660
Carpenters 1% $37,870
Paperhangers 0% $33,810
Carpet Installers 0% $34,750
Mechanical Insulation Workers 0% $45,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Personal & Culinary Services 1,065
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 358
Transportation & Materials Moving 337
Precision Production 240

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