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Construction Trades Schools in Utah

620 Construction Trades students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 491
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 491
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 491
Bachelor’s Degree 60
Associate Degree 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 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: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,795 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 39% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,041 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,583 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,947. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,724 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#3

Dixie Technical College

Saint George
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,549 after graduation. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,109 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

In their early career, UVU grads earn an average salary of $39,359. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,814 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,102. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,568 a year.

#7

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,469 Total Students

48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,263 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

In their early career, USU grads earn an average salary of $38,826. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,813 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 90% of students get financical aid.

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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