by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 79 degrees and certificates in Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher. Certificates are the most popular award, at 48% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $33,822 one year after completing, rising to $44,811 after four years.
A degree in Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher covers Concrete Finishing/concrete Finisher. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Prepare, Construct, And Finish Buildings, Components, And Related Structures Using Compound Masonry Mixtures Of Stone, Gravel, Sand, Cement, And Water. Includes Instruction In Site Preparation, Applied Mathematics, Mixing Formulas And Applications, Job Estimation, Concrete Design, Finishing Techniques, Mold Preparation, Reinforcement Installation, Site Safety, And Equipment Operation And Maintenance.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, concrete finishing/concrete finisher is a popular field of study, with 79 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award concrete finishing/concrete finisher degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 37.
By level, the 79 awards include 38 certificates, 5 associate degrees and 36 master’s degrees.
Women earned 9% of concrete finishing/concrete finisher degrees and certificates in the latest year (7 of 79). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Black or African American (37) and White (17).
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees. It also ranks concrete finishing/concrete finisher schools within 1 state. In all, 6 colleges offer concrete finishing/concrete finisher programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common concrete finishing/concrete finisher credential is the certificate: 38 of the 79 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to concrete finishing/concrete finisher call most for Coordination, Speaking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Building and Construction, Administration and Management and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a concrete finishing/concrete finisher degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 38 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 5 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 36 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to concrete finishing/concrete finisher, at 34.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 34.2% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 23.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 16.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 9.9% |
| Some college courses | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 8.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher, with an average median salary of $66,887; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Installation Managers, at 9.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Track Subway Repair Supervisor, Insulation Foreman, Tank Builder Supervisor and Drilling Foreman.
The occupation related to concrete finishing/concrete finisher with the most projected jobs is First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, at 646,091.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 646,091 | 3.6% |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | 484,877 | 9.2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 105,454 | 2.9% |
Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher graduates earn a median $33,822 one year after completing their program, $44,811 after four years and $36,597 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,822 |
| 4 years | $44,811 |
| 5 years | $36,597 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to concrete finishing/concrete finisher, with a median salary of $83,555.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $59,122 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher has 12 similar majors in the Construction Trades field, which together award 7,725 degrees a year; the largest are Building/Property Maintenance (2,462), Building Construction Technology/Technician (2,137) and Building/Construction Site Management/Manager (1,748). Browse all Construction Trades majors or the full list of college majors.
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