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Construction Trades Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 510 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 293
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 293
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 293
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 152
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 152
Associate Degree 65

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 23.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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
436 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,450 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,077.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,086 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,964.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,151 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
213 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,832. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,462 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,551. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,411 Total Students

A typical student attending Danville Community College will pay a net price of $7,823. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

A typical student attending Virginia Western Community College will pay a net price of $6,428. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,623 after earning their degree at this institution.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
160 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,129. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,372 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,489 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,401.

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

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