Field of study · CIP 46.00
Construction Trades, General
Offered at 98 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 58 | $38,778 | $44,451 | $7,892 |
| Associate | 39 | $55,372 | — | $12,000 |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Empire Community College | VA | $59,787 | — | — |
| 2 | North American Trade Schools | MD | — | $48,989 | — |
| 3 | Apex Technical School | NY | $37,881 | $46,916 | $9,500 |
| 4 | Great Oaks Career Campuses | OH | $41,561 | $44,451 | — |
| 5 | Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center | MN | $39,675 | $40,272 | $8,841 |
| 6 | Perry Technical Institute | WA | $36,295 | — | $7,892 |
| 7 | Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | NY | $21,375 | $34,967 | $4,766 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu Community College | HI | $83,217 | $99,366 | $9,677 |
| 2 | Charter College | AK | $55,372 | — | $20,000 |
| 3 | State Technical College of Missouri | MO | $49,259 | — | $12,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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