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Construction Trades Schools in Tennessee

599 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Tennessee in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 400
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 400
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 197
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 75.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 101,460 people employed in jobs related to a construction trades degree, compared to 5,877,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $39,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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

#1

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown

Morristown
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
787 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, TCAT - Morristown grads earn an average salary of $33,089.

#2

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville

Knoxville
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
971 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,750. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

#3

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Oneida - Huntsville

Huntsville
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
335 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,032. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, TCAT - Oneida - Huntsville grads earn an average salary of $24,376.

#4

Northeast State Community College

Blountville
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,205 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville

Nashville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
782 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,714 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#5

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton

Elizabethton
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, TCAT - Elizabethton grads earn an average salary of $31,290. A typical student attending TCAT - Elizabethton will pay a net price of $9,692.

#7

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
496 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,021.

#8

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville

Shelbyville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
472 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,204. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,810 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski

Pulaski
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
561 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In their early career, TCAT - Pulaski grads earn an average salary of $31,125.

#10

William Moore College of Technology

Memphis
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
353 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $13,426. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Construction Trades Careers in TN

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 36% $39,360
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 25% $49,670
Stonemasons 22% $38,260
Mechanical Insulation Workers 22% $37,020
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 21% $47,170
Construction and Building Inspectors 18% $47,690
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 18% $37,030
Earth Drillers 17% $40,020
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 17% $33,210
Roofers 17% $32,780
Glaziers 16% $36,140
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 16% $46,780
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 15% $68,890
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 15% $35,090
Electricians 15% $49,260
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 14% $55,520
Tile and Marble Setters 13% $36,160
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 13% $62,670
Floor Layers 13% $31,940
Maintenance and Repair Workers 13% $36,780
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 12% $43,420
Carpenters 10% $38,740
Construction and Maintenance Painters 7% $34,070
Insulation Workers 7% $29,280
Floor Sanders and Finishers 6% $37,920
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 5% $39,810
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 0% $25,540
Paperhangers 0% $0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0% $67,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Personal & Culinary Services 2,432
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 2,349
Precision Production 1,281
Transportation & Materials Moving 399

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