2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools
Finding the Best Construction Trades Basic Certificate School for You
Construction Trades is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 35,794 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 445 schools in the United States to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for construction trades majors pursuing a basic certificate.
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Our analysis found Bluegrass Community and Technical College to be the most popular school for construction trades students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the United States. Located in the large city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 570 students majoring in construction trades at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 93% are male and 7% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Elizabethtown.
Of the 489 students majoring in construction trades at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, 96% are male and 4% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jefferson Community and Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 311 students majoring in construction trades at Jefferson Community and Technical College, 86% are male and 14% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Owensboro Community and Technical College is a great place for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Owensboro, Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 7% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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Out of the 445 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 243 students majoring in construction trades at Wake Technical Community College, 88% are male and 12% are female.
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate construction trades programs. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 8% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Prestonsburg.
Of the 240 students majoring in construction trades at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 98% are male and 2% are female.
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Institute for Business and Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Institute for Business and Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Santa Clara.
Women make up 5% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #9, Somerset Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. SCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Somerset.
About 3% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 97% are male.
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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. SKYCTC is a small public school located in the city of Bowling Green.
Women make up 2% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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Gateway Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for construction trades students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the suburb of Florence, Gateway is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 202 students majoring in construction trades at Gateway, 97% are male and 3% are female.
With a ranking of #12, Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 201 students majoring in construction trades at Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center, 80% are male and 20% are female.
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Summit College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for construction trades students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Colton, Summit College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 3% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 97% are male.
Columbus State Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate construction trades programs. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.
About 5% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 95% are male.
Advanced Training Institute ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Las Vegas, Advanced Training Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 180 students majoring in construction trades at Advanced Training Institute, 93% are male and 7% are female.
Maysville Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for construction trades students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the rural area of Maysville, Maysville Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 6% of the construction trades majors at the school.
Orleans Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for construction trades students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Orleans Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 9% of the construction trades majors at the school.
Full Construction Trades at Orleans Technical College Report
With a ranking of #17, Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Brownsville.
Of the 160 students majoring in construction trades at Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville, 94% are male and 6% are female.
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Lone Star College System landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate construction trades programs. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 157 students majoring in construction trades at North Harris Montgomery, 94% are male and 6% are female.
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Augusta Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
About 10% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 90% are male.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for construction trades students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the remote town of Paducah, West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 136 students majoring in construction trades at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 94% are male and 6% are female.
Berk Trade and Business School came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Long Island City, Berk Trade School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 133 students majoring in construction trades at Berk Trade School, 88% are male and 12% are female.
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With a ranking of #23, Trinidad State Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Located in the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 3% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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National Career Education did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for construction trades students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Citrus Heights, National Career Education is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 6% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #25, Central Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 7% of the construction trades majors at the school.
Full Construction Trades at Central Community College Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 445 different United States construction trades schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | College of Business and Technology-Hialeah | Hialeah, FL |
| 51 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA |
| 53 | Isothermal Community College | Spindale, NC |
| 53 | Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA |
| 53 | Central Georgia Technical College | Warner Robins, GA |
| 56 | St Philip’s College | San Antonio, TX |
| 57 | Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA |
| 58 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway, SC |
| 58 | Davis Technical College | Kaysville, UT |
| 60 | Palomar College | San Marcos, CA |
| 61 | The Refrigeration School | Phoenix, AZ |
| 62 | Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 62 | Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI |
| 64 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC |
| 65 | Randolph Community College | Asheboro, NC |
| 66 | Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO |
| 66 | Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC |
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools award.
Construction Trades by Region
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Construction Trades Related Majors
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 23,527 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 4,511 |
| Carpentry | 3,273 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,617 |
| Construction | 1,435 |
| Masonry | 274 |
| Other Construction | 157 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Construction Trades
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 130,306 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 96,307 |
| Precision Production | 52,905 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 28,383 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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