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Construction Trades Schools in Washington

In 2018-2019, 987 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in WA.

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

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Gender Distribution

In Washington, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

Construction Trades Majors in WA Gender Diversity Statistics

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 16.3%
Construction Trades Majors in WA Ethnic Diversity Statistics

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Washington

There are 162,280 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. WA

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Washington

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $54,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

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There are 19 colleges in Washington that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Centralia College

Centralia
171 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,167 Total Students

A typical student attending Centralia College will pay a net price of $6,565. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,000 a year.

#2

Grays Harbor College

Aberdeen
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,868 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,959. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

#3

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,044 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 73% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Big Bend Community College will pay a net price of $7,001.

#4

Green River College

Auburn
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,471 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,647. Graduates earn an average $29,900 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 47% of students receive it.

#5

Perry Technical Institute

Yakima
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
903 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,688. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, Perry Tech grads earn an average salary of $38,500.

#6

Peninsula College

Port Angeles
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,926. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,700 a year.

#7

Spokane Community College

Spokane
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,375 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,600 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,046.

#8

Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,041 Total Students

In their early career, Edmonds Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,200. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. A typical student attending Edmonds Community College will pay a net price of $6,845.

#9

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,860 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,176. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,700 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#10

Seattle Central College

Seattle
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,802 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,614. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Construction Trades Careers in WA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Rotary Drill Operators 50% $0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 28% $51,540
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 24% $40,190
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 23% $28,590
Floor Sanders and Finishers 22% $43,030
Roofers 22% $54,200
Insulation Workers 22% $47,250
Floor Layers 21% $48,740
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 21% $58,410
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 21% $65,560
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 20% $83,950
Glaziers 20% $55,420
Construction and Maintenance Painters 19% $40,430
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 19% $62,980
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 19% $81,040
Electricians 18% $65,650
Carpenters 18% $57,240
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 18% $56,520
Carpet Installers 18% $44,010
Stonemasons 17% $46,420
Tile and Marble Setters 17% $50,540
Mechanical Insulation Workers 14% $61,850
Maintenance and Repair Workers 13% $42,610
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 11% $71,400
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 10% $40,580
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $76,100
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 8% $91,020
Paperhangers 8% $37,330
Earth Drillers 7% $50,020
Civil Engineering Technicians 6% $66,500
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 5% $73,990
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $0
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 3,303
Personal & Culinary Services 2,348
Precision Production 1,790
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,078

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