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Construction Trades Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 162 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 112
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 112
Associate Degree 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 95.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in West Virginia

There are 33,160 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 West Virginia

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $43,990 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,613 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Pierpont Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $26,840. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,632.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
180 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,231. Graduates earn an average $24,678 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
108 Total Students

A typical student attending Cabell County Career Technology Center will pay a net price of $3,111. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,912 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $29,404 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,505.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
107 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, James Rumsey Technical Institute grads earn an average salary of $43,358.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,333. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,118 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,668. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
28 Total Students

In their early career, Fayette Plateau Vocational Technical Center grads earn an average salary of $34,192. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,180.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
87 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,716. Graduates earn an average $26,415 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,624 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,852 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending West Virginia University at Parkersburg will pay a net price of $8,999.

Construction Trades Careers in WV

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 18% $34,540
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 17% $67,060
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13% $57,970
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 13% $39,940
Tile and Marble Setters 11% $42,360
Construction and Building Inspectors 11% $53,220
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $40,900
Mechanical Insulation Workers 10% $53,970
Carpet Installers 10% $30,880
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 10% $57,260
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 9% $34,950
Carpenters 8% $40,140
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 8% $34,650
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 8% $65,870
Earth Drillers 7% $34,510
Electricians 7% $54,120
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $56,560
Roofers 6% $35,880
Construction and Maintenance Painters 6% $41,010
Maintenance and Repair Workers 6% $30,810
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 6% $30,960
Rotary Drill Operators 0% $54,300
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 0% $0
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 0% $39,260
Insulation Workers -14% $40,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Personal & Culinary Services 436
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 150
Transportation & Materials Moving 113
Precision Production 86

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