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Construction Trades in Pennsylvania

Construction Trades Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2021-2022, 1,608 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in PA.

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

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 723
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 654
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 654
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 203
Bachelor’s Degree 28

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Pennsylvania

217,760 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 Pennsylvania

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $50,540 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

337 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

In their early career, CCAC grads earn an average salary of $31,527. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,220.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
215 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
566 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 72% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Pennco Tech-Bristol grads earn an average salary of $37,396.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,207 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,852 after graduation. A typical student attending Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will pay a net price of $9,797. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
667 Total Students

An average student at New Castle School of Trades will pay a net price of $9,284. 62% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,246 after earning their degree at this institution.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
154 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,416 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
675 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,317. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
125 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
133 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Construction Trades Careers in PA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 13% $57,450
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 13% $84,630
Earth Drillers 13% $41,260
Mechanical Insulation Workers 13% $79,730
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 12% $54,390
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 12% $44,760
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 12% $46,770
Floor Sanders and Finishers 11% $36,070
Glaziers 11% $50,240
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $69,510
Floor Layers 10% $43,870
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $54,400
Tile and Marble Setters 10% $48,350
Roofers 9% $44,830
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 9% $43,940
Paperhangers 9% $36,050
Construction and Building Inspectors 9% $54,880
Carpenters 8% $49,220
Stonemasons 8% $48,270
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 8% $52,890
Maintenance and Repair Workers 7% $38,400
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $67,340
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 7% $43,610
Carpet Installers 7% $45,200
Electricians 7% $60,540
Construction and Maintenance Painters 5% $41,870
Insulation Workers 3% $39,530
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 3% $47,060
Rotary Drill Operators 2% $53,310
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 0% $47,610
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $60,620
Signal and Track Switch Repairers -4% $70,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Personal & Culinary Services 3,899
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 2,575
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,558
Precision Production 1,044

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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