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Construction Trades in Oregon

Construction Trades Schools in Oregon

358 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Oregon in the 2021-2022 year.

A Construction Trades major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 240
Associate Degree 106
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 22.9%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Oregon

79,520 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 Oregon

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $53,140 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

#1

Portland Community College

Portland
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,029 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,399. In their early career, Portland Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,616. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending MHCC will pay a net price of $8,557. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

#3

Lane Community College

Eugene
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,807 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,159 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,203. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

#4

Chemeketa Community College

Salem
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,492 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,626 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,190 Total Students

A typical student attending LBCC will pay a net price of $12,967. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,085 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,206 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,527 after graduation.

#7

Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,417 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,946. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,943 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,006 a year. This public school has an average net price of $10,111. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Construction Trades Careers in OR

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Stonemasons 40% $39,780
Glaziers 33% $47,480
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 32% $53,150
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 31% $46,740
Roofers 31% $37,950
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 30% $69,950
Floor Layers 30% $36,340
Carpenters 27% $45,590
Construction and Maintenance Painters 27% $35,550
Tile and Marble Setters 24% $49,070
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 24% $70,180
Carpet Installers 23% $45,460
Mechanical Insulation Workers 21% $91,020
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 21% $56,350
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 20% $73,120
Insulation Workers 18% $38,620
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 16% $54,570
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 14% $41,360
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 13% $48,690
Maintenance and Repair Workers 13% $37,090
Electricians 13% $70,970
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $72,750
Civil Engineering Technicians 12% $62,620
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 11% $67,350
Earth Drillers 9% $52,540
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 3% $94,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Personal & Culinary Services 1,160
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 534
Precision Production 399
Transportation & Materials Moving 107

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