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2025 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges in Pennsylvania
723 Associate Degrees
$43,827 Avg Early-Career Salary
Construction Trades isn't the most popular associate program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #22 in popularity out of 38 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of construction trades. Combined, these schools handed out 723 associate degrees in construction trades to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Construction Trades School for Your Associate Degree

Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania The construction trades associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality construction trades program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Early-Career Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Construction Trades in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.

10 Top Pennsylvania Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Annual Graduates

Community College of Allegheny County is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Community College of Allegheny County

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Annual Graduates

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Pennsylvania College of Technology

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology if you want to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public college located in the small city of Lancaster.More information about a associate in construction trades from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

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Johnson College
Scranton, PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Annual Graduates

Johnson College is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the city of Scranton, Johnson College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Johnson College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Annual Graduates

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Bethlehem

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Annual Graduates

Located in the fringe town of New Castle, New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from New Castle School of Trades

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Greensburg, Triangle Tech - Greensburg is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Greensburg

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

Rosedale Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Pittsburgh.More information about a associate in construction trades from Rosedale Technical College

9
Triangle Tech - Dubois crest
Triangle Tech - Dubois
Falls Creek, PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Falls Creek, Triangle Tech - Dubois is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Dubois

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Triangle Tech - Pittsburgh is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Pittsburgh

Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 36 321
New Jersey 35 44
Maryland 33 54

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Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 470
Building Management & Inspection 115
Carpentry 103
Plumbing & Water Supply 18
Masonry 17

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 826
Personal & Culinary Services 417
Precision Production 348
Transportation & Materials Moving 83

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