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Construction Trade School

Build your future with hands-on training at a construction trade school. Construction technology programs teach carpentry, masonry, blueprint reading, building codes, and safety practices. With ongoing infrastructure projects and housing demand, skilled construction workers enjoy excellent job prospects and median salaries of $51,000+ annually.

$51,390/year
Median Salary
5% (2022-2032)
Job Growth
6-24 months
Program Length

What You'll Learn in Construction School

Construction programs cover blueprint reading, building codes, framing, roofing, concrete work, safety protocols, and tool operation. You'll gain experience with both hand tools and power equipment used on residential and commercial job sites.

Construction Training Programs

Construction trade schools offer programs in general construction, carpentry, masonry, concrete finishing, and construction management. Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on projects. Programs range from 6-month certificates to 2-year associate degrees.

Construction Career Outlook & Salary

Construction workers earn a median salary of $51,390, with experienced carpenters and specialized tradespeople earning $65,000+. The BLS projects 5% job growth through 2032. Self-employed contractors often earn $80,000-$120,000+ annually.

Construction Certifications

Construction trade schools prepare you for OSHA safety certifications, NCCER credentials, and specialized certifications in areas like scaffolding, rigging, and equipment operation. Certified workers are preferred by employers and earn higher wages.

Showing 583 trade schools. Many offer construction technology programs. Use the filters or visit individual school profiles to see specific programs, costs, and enrollment details.

Schools Offering Construction Technology Programs

Showing 50 of 583 schools
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS 39573
$3,950/year
6,231 students
47% completion
Median Earnings: $33,017/yr
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN 46208-5752
$4,912/year
54,926 students
37% completion
Median Earnings: $37,186/yr
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ A.W.C.
$3,020/year
6,198 students
25% completion
Median Earnings: $36,857/yr
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD 21702-2964
$3,772/year
4,116 students
35% completion
Median Earnings: $46,449/yr
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY 14802
$8,862/year
3,510 students
Median Earnings: $50,445/yr
Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland, OH 44115-2878
$3,736/year
12,641 students
29% completion
Median Earnings: $35,654/yr
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 97219-7132
$5,040/year
18,365 students
18% completion
Median Earnings: $44,592/yr
Weber State University
Ogden, UT 84408-1001
$6,391/year
15,619 students
Median Earnings: $56,287/yr
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA 17701-5799
$17,940/year
4,254 students
Median Earnings: $52,567/yr
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ 85034
$2,358/year
3,473 students
Median Earnings: $46,147/yr
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
$1,354/year
16,167 students
34% completion
Median Earnings: $42,300/yr
Parkland College
Champaign, IL 61821-1899
$4,284/year
3,293 students
33% completion
Median Earnings: $38,320/yr
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
$5,050/year
3,299 students
16% completion
Median Earnings: $51,142/yr
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton, MO 63044
$3,660/year
11,174 students
Median Earnings: $35,325/yr
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV 89703-7399
$3,920/year
1,967 students
Median Earnings: $41,987/yr
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH 43215
$5,338/year
17,128 students
25% completion
Median Earnings: $39,435/yr
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH 44035-1691
$4,135/year
5,394 students
Median Earnings: $38,837/yr
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI 54307-9042
$4,904/year
5,853 students
46% completion
Median Earnings: $44,553/yr
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX 76705
$7,192/year
9,153 students
38% completion
Median Earnings: $38,916/yr
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 85709-1275
$2,370/year
13,869 students
21% completion
Median Earnings: $39,810/yr
Citrus College
Glendora, CA 91741-1899
$1,204/year
8,126 students
44% completion
Median Earnings: $42,065/yr
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA 91789-1399
$1,364/year
25,311 students
39% completion
Median Earnings: $46,283/yr
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA 92111-4998
$1,150/year
15,899 students
Median Earnings: $45,120/yr
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL 32773-6199
$3,227/year
11,790 students
Median Earnings: $41,733/yr
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL 60431-8938
$4,530/year
8,843 students
21% completion
Median Earnings: $42,889/yr
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL 61114-5699
$4,274/year
4,362 students
40% completion
Median Earnings: $39,158/yr
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA 30161
$3,132/year
4,080 students
34% completion
Median Earnings: $35,759/yr
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA 30507
$3,716/year
4,147 students
36% completion
Median Earnings: $37,623/yr
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5702
$3,356/year
7,395 students
27% completion
Median Earnings: $45,025/yr
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI 96732-1617
$3,284/year
1,635 students
Median Earnings: $34,453/yr
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA 31405-5594
$3,072/year
2,967 students
37% completion
Median Earnings: $33,018/yr
Triton College
River Grove, IL 60171-1995
$4,920/year
6,229 students
29% completion
Median Earnings: $41,728/yr
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-1057
$6,780/year
3,029 students
40% completion
Median Earnings: $42,793/yr
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD 20774-2199
$3,914/year
8,049 students
25% completion
Median Earnings: $47,548/yr
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME 04401
$3,877/year
1,692 students
33% completion
Median Earnings: $41,704/yr
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN Bemidji Technical College/Bemidji Tech/NTC/NTC-Bemidji/NWTC"
$6,246/year
654 students
50% completion
Median Earnings: $42,930/yr
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1192
$25,659/year
1,417 students
Median Earnings: $61,511/yr
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
$2,736/year
7,736 students
30% completion
Median Earnings: $39,449/yr
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS 39470
$3,650/year
4,725 students
35% completion
Median Earnings: $33,019/yr
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE 68111-1610
$3,285/year
7,629 students
25% completion
Median Earnings: $38,773/yr
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO 64111-2429
$3,630/year
10,412 students
29% completion
Median Earnings: $40,796/yr
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV 89512-3999
$3,144/year
6,752 students
Median Earnings: $44,573/yr
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM 87106
$1,934/year
15,246 students
29% completion
Median Earnings: $36,869/yr
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY 13053-0139
$6,946/year
1,456 students
27% completion
Median Earnings: $40,707/yr
Turtle Mountain Community College
Belcourt, ND 58316
$2,626/year
613 students
Median Earnings: $32,079/yr
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR 97305
$6,210/year
6,457 students
Median Earnings: $40,968/yr
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR 97527-9291
$5,184/year
3,395 students
12% completion
Median Earnings: $36,845/yr
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, OR 97030
$5,175/year
3,540 students
Median Earnings: $41,125/yr
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
$7,373/year
9,802 students
21% completion
Median Earnings: $42,007/yr
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR 97405-0640
$5,879/year
5,861 students
22% completion
Median Earnings: $38,075/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does construction trade school take?

Construction programs range from 6 months for certificate programs to 2 years for associate degrees. Many students also enter apprenticeships that combine classroom learning with paid on-the-job training over 3-4 years.

What jobs can I get with construction training?

Construction training prepares you for careers as a carpenter, mason, concrete finisher, framer, roofer, or general construction worker. With experience, you can advance to foreman, superintendent, or start your own contracting business.

Ready to Start Construction Technology Training?

Contact schools directly to learn more about their construction technology programs and enrollment requirements.

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