by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at CCAC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #5 out of 16 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CCAC as a strong choice for construction trades, placing at #66 out of 175 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Construction Trades Schools | 66 of 175 |
| Best Construction Trades Schools in Pennsylvania | 5 of 16 |
| Best Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 22 |
The following degree levels are offered in construction trades at CCAC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 93 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 186 |
The construction trades area of study at CCAC breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | 137 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 113 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 19 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Community College of Allegheny County conferred 93 associate’s degrees in construction trades.
CCAC is among the very best schools in the country for construction trades at the associate’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,080 | $11,340 |
| Fees | $1,176 | $1,243 |
Learn more about CCAC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 91% of construction trades associate’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of construction trades associate’s degree graduates at CCAC are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Community College of Allegheny County with a associate’s in construction trades.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Community College of Allegheny County awarded 186 undergraduate certificate degrees in construction trades.
CCAC is not currently ranked for construction trades at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of construction trades undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of construction trades undergraduate certificate degree graduates at CCAC are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Community College of Allegheny County with a undergraduate certificate in construction trades.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.