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Construction Trades in North Carolina

Construction Trades Schools in North Carolina

1,765 students earned Construction Trades degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,172
Associate Degree 373
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 220
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 220

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.3%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in North Carolina

There are 176,890 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $39,620, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,090 a year. A typical student attending CFCC will pay a net price of $4,563.

#3

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,874 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Pitt Community College

Winterville
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,346 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $5,750. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,895 a year.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

A typical student attending FTCC will pay a net price of $4,081. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,238 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,913 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,124 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,289 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,946 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $5,305. 85% of students get financical aid.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,315 Total Students

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. A typical student attending Guilford Technical Community College will pay a net price of $10,990.

Construction Trades Careers in NC

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 38% $33,040
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 18% $33,210
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 18% $43,140
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $44,230
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 16% $59,040
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 15% $59,690
Paperhangers 14% $39,140
Floor Layers 13% $37,290
Construction and Building Inspectors 13% $53,780
Carpenters 13% $36,370
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 12% $36,700
Tile and Marble Setters 12% $35,250
Floor Sanders and Finishers 12% $31,320
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 12% $38,020
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 11% $39,970
Maintenance and Repair Workers 11% $37,890
Mechanical Insulation Workers 11% $38,550
Carpet Installers 11% $34,760
Electricians 10% $43,110
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 10% $63,620
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $47,870
Earth Drillers 9% $44,400
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 9% $39,500
Roofers 9% $35,290
Glaziers 8% $34,390
Construction and Maintenance Painters 6% $32,540
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1% $36,380
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $59,960
Insulation Workers 0% $32,220
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers -8% $35,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 4,296
Personal & Culinary Services 3,501
Precision Production 3,134
Transportation & Materials Moving 514

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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