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About Building Construction Technology

Building Construction Technology programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; blueprint reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

While Building Construction Technology offers degrees up to the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years, most students earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Students study Building Construction Technology all over the country, though the major at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level sees the most graduates in California. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Building Construction Technology is $55,200.

Popularity of Building Construction Technology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Building Construction Technology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Building Construction Technology majors include First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians . However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Building Construction Technology can prepare you for are First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Building Construction Technology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Building Construction Technology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
603
Female Students
81 (13%)
Male Students
522 (86%)
Hispanic or Latino (217, 36%)
White (192, 32%)
Black or African American (88, 15%)
Asian (64, 11%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (18, 3%)
Two or more races (11, 2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (7, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (4, 1%)
U.S. Nonresident (2, <1%)

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