by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 11 degrees and certificates in Glazier. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 82% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Glazier 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.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., glazier is a popular field of study, with 11 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award glazier degrees, an average of 11 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 11.
By level, the 11 awards include 2 certificates and 9 associate degrees.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Glazier Schools ranking. It also ranks glazier schools within 1 state. In all, 1 colleges offer glazier programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Glazier Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common glazier credential is the associate degree: 9 of the 11 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to glazier 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 Near Vision.
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How long a glazier degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 9 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to glazier, at 36.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 36.3% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 23.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 15.9% |
| Some college courses | 8.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 8.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 6.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Glazier, with an average median salary of $66,831; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Installation Managers, at 9.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Track Laying Supervisor, Glazier Supervisor, Dike Supervisor and Utilities Supervisor.
The occupation related to glazier 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% |
| Glaziers | 285,360 | -1.1% |
Glazier 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 glazier, with a median salary of $83,555.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Glaziers | $58,952 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
Glazier has 12 similar majors in the Construction Trades field, which together award 7,793 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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