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Construction Trades in New York

Construction Trades Schools in New York

In 2021-2022, 1,309 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 790
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 790
Associate Degree 288
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 229
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 25.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.3%
  • White: 33.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in New York

There are 373,230 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 York

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $61,020 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

#1

Apex Technical School

Long Island City
591 Degrees in Major Awarded
945 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,493. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. In their early career, Apex Technical School grads earn an average salary of $36,111.

#2

Berk Trade and Business School

Long Island City
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,861. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,973 after earning their degree at this institution.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,414 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,248. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,454 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,721 a year.

#5

SUNY Delhi

Delhi
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,634 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,136 after graduation. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Erie Community College will pay a net price of $6,059.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
673 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. This private school has an average net price of $31,981. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
304 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,580 after graduation. A typical student attending Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES will pay a net price of $13,712. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

SUNY Canton

Canton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,863 Total Students

In their early career, SUNY Canton grads earn an average salary of $37,977. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#10

Nassau Community College

Garden City
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,628 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,194 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,548.

Construction Trades Careers in NY

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 105% $46,700
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 24% $54,890
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 21% $67,120
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 20% $39,670
Civil Engineering Technicians 18% $60,260
Earth Drillers 17% $58,760
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 16% $54,750
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 16% $89,770
Stonemasons 16% $32,760
Glaziers 15% $55,760
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 14% $72,100
Mechanical Insulation Workers 14% $71,690
Roofers 14% $54,870
Carpet Installers 14% $33,800
Construction and Building Inspectors 14% $62,160
Electricians 13% $70,990
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 13% $71,670
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 12% $81,670
Maintenance and Repair Workers 12% $43,430
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $77,820
Floor Layers 11% $45,180
Tile and Marble Setters 11% $52,260
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 10% $74,960
Carpenters 9% $54,820
Construction and Maintenance Painters 9% $43,670
Paperhangers 8% $43,630
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 8% $0
Insulation Workers 6% $36,890
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 5% $41,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Personal & Culinary Services 6,710
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,928
Transportation & Materials Moving 810
Precision Production 547

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

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