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Construction Trades Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 486 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in TN.

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 304
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 304
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 176
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 176
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 176
Associate Degree 6

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: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
681 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,685 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending TCAT - Morristown will pay a net price of $9,679. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
893 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,983.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
288 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,594. Graduates earn an average $25,908 after graduation. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,397 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,356 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,402. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,821 a year.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
468 Total Students

In their early career, TCAT - Elizabethton grads earn an average salary of $29,276. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
508 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,958. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,147 a year.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
468 Total Students

In their early career, TCAT - Shelbyville grads earn an average salary of $32,782. A typical student attending TCAT - Shelbyville will pay a net price of $7,460. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
576 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,220 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,208. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
378 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. An average student at William Moore College of Technology will pay a net price of $12,253. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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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