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About Construction Trades, General

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. May include instruction in masonry, carpentry, electrical and power transmission installation, building/construction finishing, management, inspection and other construction-related applications.

Of the 335 Construction Trades, General degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level, men make up 92% percent and women make up 8% percent of the field of study. Did you know that New York has more students being granted a degree in Construction Trades, General than any other state in the US? In fact, New York awarded 103 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Construction Trades, General is $55,200.

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

The highest paying jobs for Construction Trades, General majors include Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers and Signal and Track Switch Repairers. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Construction Trades, General can prepare you for are Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Electricians and Carpenters.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Construction Trades, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Construction Trades, General majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
335
Female Students
27 (8%)
Male Students
308 (91%)
White (132, 39%)
Black or African American (88, 26%)
Hispanic or Latino (72, 21%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (14, 4%)
Asian (11, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (11, 3%)
Two or more races (7, 2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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