by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 64 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for construction trades students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6,041 associate degrees in construction trades to qualified students.
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Your choice of construction trades for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for construction trades students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.
It's difficult to beat Texas State Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Texas State Technical College
Honolulu Community College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in construction trades. Honolulu CC is a small public college located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in construction trades from Honolulu Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Ivy Tech Community College
Western Technical College is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Western Technical College
Located in the rural area of Mitchell, Mitchell Tech is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Mitchell Technical College
Located in the town of Granite Falls, Minnesota West is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Dakota County Technical College
Richmond Community College is a small public college located in the town of Hamlet.More information about a associate in construction trades from Richmond Community College
Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Utah Valley University
is a small private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Temecula.More information about a associate in construction trades from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
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Here are some additional great schools for Construction Trades students that almost earned our Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NC |
| 12 | Metropolitan Community College | Omaha, NE |
| 13 | Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis, MO |
| 14 | State Technical College of Missouri | Linn, MO |
| 15 | Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI |
| 16 | San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | Ontario, CA |
View the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 3,629 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,236 |
| Construction | 440 |
| Carpentry | 426 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 243 |
| Masonry | 34 |
| Other Construction | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 20,228 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 9,515 |
| Precision Production | 4,881 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 2,000 |
