883 colleges are offering Construction Trades program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 10 schools have the Construction Trades program and 1 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 40,802 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 34,357 students earned undergraduate certificate, 6,237 students earned associate's, 203 students earned bachelor's, and 0 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Construction Trades Program is $74,977
Colleges Offering Construction Trades and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Construction Trades program is $9,984 for state residents and $23,772 for out-of-state students. For certificate and vocational porgrams in the Construction Trades programs, the average tuition is $9,843.
The following table summarizes the Construction Trades schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 457 | 6,237 | 5,798 | 439 |
| Bachelor | 10 | 203 | 178 | 25 |
| Master | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 643 | 17,398 | 16,372 | 1,026 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 76 | 1,165 | 1,127 | 38 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 54 | 1,484 | 1,322 | 162 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 467 | 14,310 | 13,251 | 1,059 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Construction Trades Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Construction Trades is $74,977. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation.
The average loan debt of the completers in Construction Trades programs is $23,262
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $233. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Construction Trades program, the graduates from Weber State University have the highest earning of $84,944 (Bachelor's degree). Students from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and The University of Texas at San Antonio follow it with average earning $82,547 and $78,030 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber State University | $17,084 | $84,944 | $7,079 | - | - |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $36,402 | $82,547 | $6,879 | - | - |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $21,965 | $78,030 | $6,503 | $21,539 | $215 |
| Utah Valley University | $17,830 | $75,872 | $6,323 | $17,508 | $175 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $25,680 | $67,213 | $5,601 | $27,000 | $270 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Construction Trades Sub Major Programs
Associate's Construction Trades program shows the highest earning ($61,794) and Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services program follows with $54,796 average salary.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Construction Trades area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $32,149 | $2,679 | $8,327 | $83 |
| Associate | $61,794 | $5,150 | - | - |
| Carpenters Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $28,352 | $2,363 | $8,674 | $87 |
| Associate | $33,635 | $2,803 | $14,205 | $142 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $40,697 | $3,391 | $9,823 | $98 |
| Associate | $49,509 | $4,126 | $16,088 | $161 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $23,365 | $1,947 | $7,212 | $72 |
| Associate | $40,088 | $3,341 | $19,379 | $194 |
| Bachelor's | $74,977 | $6,248 | $23,262 | $233 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $32,019 | $2,668 | $7,191 | $72 |
| Associate | $54,796 | $4,566 | $12,000 | $120 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
