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Construction Trades in Texas

Construction Trades Schools in Texas

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Texas

632,950 people in the state and 6,676,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Construction Trades.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a Construction Trades grad in the state is $59,945, compared to a typical salary of $67,324 nationwide.

Construction Trades Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 12 colleges in Texas that offer Construction Trades degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,660 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $7,192 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,255 in their first year after graduation.

#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,391 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,090 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $23,020 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,230 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Texas pay around $1,992 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $23,020 a year.

#7

St Philip's College

San Antonio

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,695 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,412 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $28,878 in their first year after graduation. 61% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Texas pay around $4,920 a year in tuition.

#9

Lamson Institute

San Antonio

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,241 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,320 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,040 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#12

Laredo College

Laredo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,327 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,300 a year.

Construction Trades Careers in TX

Some of the careers Construction Trades majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Carpet Installers 13% $72,945
Paperhangers 10% $35,095
Solar Energy Installation Managers 9% $57,985
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 9% $69,933
Construction and Building Inspectors 8% $48,708
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8% $78,994
Roofers 8% $69,443
Energy Auditors 7% $66,726
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 5% $59,092
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 5% $77,350
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 4% $32,563
Carpenters 4% $42,458

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