by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Construction Trades Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,095 degrees in construction trades during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The construction trades program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Construction Trades rankings. For our Best Overall Construction Trades School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
The construction trades school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Construction Trades Schools in California. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of construction trades degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in construction trades. Located in the midsize city of Temecula, is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a degree in construction trades from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
Any student pursuing a degree in construction trades has to take a look at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario. Located in the city of Ontario, is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a degree in construction trades from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in construction trades. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public college with a large student population.
Those construction trades students who get their degree from Los Angeles Trade Technical College earn $4,262 more than the standard construction trades grad.
More information about a degree in construction trades from Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLearn about other programs related to Construction Trades that might interest you.
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Explore all the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 37 | 98 |
| Oregon | 37 | 89 |
| Hawaii | 36 | 270 |
| Nevada | 35 | 50 |
| Alaska | 33 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 2,175 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 779 |
| Carpentry | 75 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 55 |
| Other Construction | 11 |
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