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Construction Trades Schools in Wisconsin

In 2021-2022, 1,157 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in WI.

As a degree choice, Construction Trades is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 609
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 609
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 506
Associate Degree 42

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 78.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Wisconsin

117,160 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 Wisconsin

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $50,760, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,828 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $32,079 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,664 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, FVTC grads earn an average salary of $37,900.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,998 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,909. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, CVTC grads earn an average salary of $38,843.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,269 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,357 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,857. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,088 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, NWTC grads earn an average salary of $36,671.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,520 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,391 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,006 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,671. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,656 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,116 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

Construction Trades Careers in WI

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Earth Drillers 17% $45,460
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 17% $63,460
Tile and Marble Setters 14% $43,820
Floor Layers 12% $65,960
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 11% $67,830
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 11% $46,950
Mechanical Insulation Workers 11% $71,480
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $69,360
Floor Sanders and Finishers 11% $35,380
Carpet Installers 10% $36,720
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 9% $60,440
Carpenters 9% $47,610
Maintenance and Repair Workers 8% $40,700
Glaziers 8% $53,540
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $39,020
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 8% $49,350
Construction and Maintenance Painters 7% $41,260
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 6% $56,740
Construction and Building Inspectors 6% $59,560
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $68,540
Civil Engineering Technicians 5% $53,590
Roofers 4% $41,590
Electricians 4% $61,620
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 3% $41,090
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 2% $42,290
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1% $83,380
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 0% $0
Insulation Workers 0% $43,900
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0% $66,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Precision Production 1,887
Personal & Culinary Services 1,669
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,640
Transportation & Materials Moving 522

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