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Construction Trades in Virginia

Construction Trades Schools in Virginia

In 2021-2022, 660 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in VA.

In this state, Construction Trades is the 7th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 430
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 155
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 155
Associate Degree 75

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Virginia

There are 156,230 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $43,880, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Tidewater Tech-Trades grads earn an average salary of $33,915. An average student at Tidewater Tech-Trades will pay a net price of $25,042.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 89% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

In their early career, Tidewater Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,677. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,660. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
222 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,729.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,386 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,533. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,598 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $40,036. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,884.

#8

Centura College - Richmond Main

North Chesterfield
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
177 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,917 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,079 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,896 after earning their degree at this institution. 38% of the teachers are full time.

Construction Trades Careers in VA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $47,290
Earth Drillers 16% $45,100
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 14% $38,610
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $57,520
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 12% $39,150
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 12% $64,820
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $49,960
Maintenance and Repair Workers 10% $39,080
Civil Engineering Technicians 9% $52,020
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $63,510
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $69,190
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 8% $42,140
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 8% $50,030
Glaziers 7% $38,560
Roofers 7% $42,110
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 6% $46,230
Electricians 6% $48,650
Carpenters 6% $42,080
Tile and Marble Setters 5% $43,490
Carpet Installers 5% $31,030
Mechanical Insulation Workers 3% $48,440
Construction and Maintenance Painters 3% $37,930
Insulation Workers -3% $36,640
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers -3% $36,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Personal & Culinary Services 1,482
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,409
Precision Production 812
Transportation & Materials Moving 566

View all majors related to Construction Trades

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