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Construction Trades Schools in Texas

In 2018-2019, 1,545 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 6th most popular major in the state.

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Gender Distribution

In Texas, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

Construction Trades Majors in TX Gender Diversity Statistics

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.9%
  • White: 27.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
Construction Trades Majors in TX Ethnic Diversity Statistics

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 528,780 people employed in jobs related to a construction trades degree, compared to 5,877,640 nationwide.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Texas

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $40,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 40 colleges in Texas that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Texas State Technical College

Waco
242 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,720 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid.

#2

Professional Career Training Institute

Houston
113 Degrees in Major Awarded

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,957.

#3

South Texas College

McAllen
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
0% Graduation Rate
33,054 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $23,600 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#3

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
32,452 Total Students

In their early career, San Jacinto College grads earn an average salary of $30,500. A typical student attending San Jacinto College will pay a net price of $8,684. 52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Houston Community College

Houston
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
56,151 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,521. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,217 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $4,324.

#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,300 Total Students

57% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,698. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,300 a year.

#8

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
32,594 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $36,600.

#8

North Lake College

Irving
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. In their early career, North Lake College grads earn an average salary of $30,200. 26% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Lamson Institute

San Antonio
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
330 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,718. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,800 after earning their degree at this institution. 52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

St Philip's College

San Antonio
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,962 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,600 a year.

Construction Trades Careers in TX

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 30% $36,400
Floor Layers 24% $37,020
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 23% $49,280
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 23% $45,640
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 22% $35,870
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 22% $31,060
Glaziers 22% $34,230
Floor Sanders and Finishers 22% $42,260
Tile and Marble Setters 22% $32,040
Roofers 21% $35,280
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 21% $42,390
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 20% $62,410
Earth Drillers 20% $36,930
Construction and Building Inspectors 20% $55,960
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 20% $47,090
Mechanical Insulation Workers 19% $41,240
Carpet Installers 19% $31,070
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 19% $36,100
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 18% $58,710
Stonemasons 18% $35,060
Maintenance and Repair Workers 18% $35,700
Carpenters 18% $38,720
Electricians 17% $49,410
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 17% $64,720
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 16% $43,870
Construction and Maintenance Painters 16% $34,860
Rotary Drill Operators 16% $54,440
Civil Engineering Technicians 15% $47,230
Insulation Workers 15% $39,160
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 15% $40,100
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 13% $37,240
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 11% $70,040
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers -3% $31,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Personal & Culinary Services 11,005
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 9,566
Precision Production 7,439
Transportation & Materials Moving 877

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