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Undergraduate Certificates in Construction Trades
Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18,563 students earned their undergraduate certificate in construction trades. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction trades at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18,563 |
| Basic Certificate | 15,794 |
| Associate Degree | 6,237 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 203 |
Earnings of Construction Trades Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in construction trades is $32,984. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,680 and the high is $38,363.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in construction trades is $8,738. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $10,639 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $6,323.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $93.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in construction trades. About 94.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17,499 |
| Women | 1,064 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction trades undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 478 |
| Black or African American | 2,108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,786 |
| White | 8,086 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,058 |
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 656 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in construction trades. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 942 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Apex Technical School. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Apex Technical School awarded 591 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 4% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. The construction trades program at National University College awarded 532 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 7% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Lincoln Technical Institute - Union. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at Lincoln Technical Institute - Union awarded 368 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in construction trades. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 289 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction trades from Porter and Chester Institute. Of these students, 5% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Southern California Institute of Technology. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 281 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction trades from Southern California Institute of Technology. About 3% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction trades. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Community College of Allegheny County awarded 257 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction trades from MATC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in construction trades. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction trades from Lincoln Tech - Mahwah. Of these students, 0% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Erwin Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction trades. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 168 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction trades from Erwin Technical College. Of these students, 14% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Texas State Technical College. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction trades program at Texas State Technical College awarded 167 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 0% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Pennco Tech-Bristol. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction trades from Pennco Tech-Bristol. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
Pennco Tech-Blackwood is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in construction trades. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction trades from Pennco Tech-Blackwood. About 5% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
United Education Institute-West Covina comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction trades. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at United Education Institute-West Covina awarded 144 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.
South Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction trades. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at South Florida Institute of Technology awarded 141 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Hinds Community College. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The construction trades program at Hinds Community College awarded 125 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for construction trades majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 undergraduate certificates were handed out to construction trades majors at OTC Mid Florida. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 1% were women.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in construction trades. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 people received their undergraduate certificate in construction trades from M State. About 2% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 12,950 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,831 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 1,746 |
| Carpentry | 1,555 |
| Construction | 345 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Personal & Culinary Services | 71,513 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 45,124 |
| Precision Production | 19,097 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 1,280 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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