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 2 schools in Nebraska to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of construction trades. Combined, these schools handed out 191 associate degrees in construction trades to qualified students.
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
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to construction trades students as compared to other majors.
Major Demand - The number of construction trades students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
Student Debt - How easy is it for construction trades to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized construction trades related body.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for construction trades students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Construction Trades in Nebraska
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.
Top Nebraska Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades
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The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.