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Construction Trades Schools in Utah

663 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Construction Trades major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 537
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Associate Degree 49
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 81.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Utah

76,440 people in the state and 5,877,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction trades.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Utah

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $44,990 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

#1

Mountainland Technical College

Lehi
104 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,772 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,031 a year. 63% of students get financical aid.

#2

Ogden-Weber Technical College

Ogden
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,935 Total Students

A typical student attending Ogden-Weber Tech College will pay a net price of $1,569. 41% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Ogden-Weber Tech College grads earn an average salary of $30,112.

#3

Dixie Technical College

Saint George
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
958 Total Students

A typical student attending Dixie Tech will pay a net price of $10,151. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,735 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

#4

Uintah Basin Technical College

Roosevelt
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,155 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 56% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,912 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Utah Valley University

Orem
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.79 years to graduate. In their early career, UVU grads earn an average salary of $41,837.

#6

Davis Technical College

Kaysville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,778 Total Students

38% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $36,469 after graduation.

#7

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 69% of students get financical aid.

#8

Bridgerland Technical College

Logan
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,704 Total Students

36% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Bridgerland ATC will pay a net price of $7,845. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,093 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Utah State University

Logan
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
27,426 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $13,233.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
6,106 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. In their early career, Snow College grads earn an average salary of $33,004. This public school has an average net price of $8,049.

Construction Trades Careers in UT

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 52% $37,960
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 51% $44,100
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 49% $40,830
Roofers 48% $37,840
Glaziers 47% $44,460
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 47% $52,990
Stonemasons 46% $44,590
Tile and Marble Setters 44% $43,770
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 44% $48,350
Floor Layers 43% $36,110
Carpenters 43% $41,400
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 41% $59,250
Insulation Workers 41% $34,290
Carpet Installers 40% $33,350
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 39% $42,600
Rotary Drill Operators 38% $58,180
Construction and Maintenance Painters 36% $34,130
Mechanical Insulation Workers 35% $37,560
Electricians 35% $55,440
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 35% $40,060
Construction and Building Inspectors 35% $57,340
Civil Engineering Technicians 34% $52,320
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 31% $44,730
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 29% $39,390
Maintenance and Repair Workers 28% $37,550
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 26% $63,580
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 19% $0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 18% $81,770
Earth Drillers 4% $43,190
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $52,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Personal & Culinary Services 3,047
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,096
Transportation & Materials Moving 891
Precision Production 609

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