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Construction Trades Schools in Pennsylvania
Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Pennsylvania
In this state, there are 230,680 people employed in jobs related to a Construction Trades degree, compared to 6,676,380 nationwide.
Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Pennsylvania
Construction Trades grads earn an average of $67,143 in the state and $67,324 nationwide.
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs in PA
There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Construction Trades degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,760 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,842 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,409 after earning their degree at this institution.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,714 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,045 after earning their degree at this institution. About 53% of those who apply are admitted. Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $9,050 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $53,167 in their first year after graduation. 76% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $17,940 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $36,870 in their first year after graduation.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $17,328 after earning their degree at this institution.
Construction Trades Careers in PA
Some of the careers Construction Trades majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet Installers | 13% | $72,945 |
| Paperhangers | 10% | $35,095 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | 9% | $57,985 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 9% | $69,933 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 8% | $48,708 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 8% | $78,994 |
| Roofers | 8% | $69,443 |
| Energy Auditors | 7% | $66,726 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 5% | $59,092 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 5% | $77,350 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 4% | $32,563 |
| Carpenters | 4% | $42,458 |
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