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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas

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Finding the Best Construction Trades Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, construction trades was ranked 7th in Arkansas. In fact, 104 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Arkansas 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.


 

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for construction trades majors pursuing a basic certificate.

#1

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Our 2023 rankings named Arkansas Tech University the most popular school in Arkansas for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. ATU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Russellville.

Of the 19 students majoring in construction trades at ATU, 89% are male and 11% are female.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction trades schools in Arkansas. Located in the fringe town of Malvern, ASU Three Rivers is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 6% of the construction trades majors at the school.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction trades schools in Arkansas. Phillips County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Helena.

Of the 11 students majoring in construction trades at Phillips County Community College, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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#4

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Arkansas College is a great place for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Located in the remote town of Harrison, Northark is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 11% of the construction trades majors at the school.

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#5

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, AR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas Northeastern College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the rural area of Blytheville, Arkansas Northeastern 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.

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University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville 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 #6 on the list. UACCB is a small public school located in the town of Batesville.

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Arkansas State University - Mountain Home came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in the rural area of Mountain Home, ASUMH is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Located in the distant town of Morrilton, UACCM is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in construction trades at UACCM, 60% are male and 40% are female.

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With a ranking of #7, NorthWest Arkansas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. NWACC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Bentonville.

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East Arkansas Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the distant town of Forrest City, East Arkansas Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,800
West Virginia 162
Alabama 493
Kentucky 3,767
Georgia 1,457
Tennessee 486
Louisiana 860
Mississippi 586
South Carolina 303
Florida 1,637
Virginia 510

Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 26,459
Building Management & Inspection 5,269
Carpentry 3,899
Plumbing & Water Supply 2,888
Construction 1,813
Masonry 284
Other Construction 190

Majors Similar to Construction Trades

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 149,352
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 105,741
Precision Production 55,411
Transportation & Materials Moving 33,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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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