by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 35 degrees and certificates in Insulator. Certificates are the most popular award, at 74% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Insulator 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.
Studying Insulator involves the study of Insulator. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Insulation Materials To Pipes, Boilers, Ducts, Refrigeration Systems, And Related Equipment To Reduce The Passage Of Heat, Cold, Sound, Or Fire. Includes Instruction In Insulation Specifications, Measuring And Cutting Insulating Material, Applying And Securing Insulation, Installing Vapor Barriers, Insulation System Maintenance, Asbestos Removal And Abatement, And Safety Training. Examples: [Heat And Frost Insulator], [Asbestos Worker/insulator], [Thermal Insulation Installer], [Boiler And Pipe Insulator], [Firestopping Insulator], [Sound Insulator].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., insulator is a widely-pursued major, with 35 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award insulator degrees, an average of 35 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 35.
By level, the 35 awards include 26 certificates and 9 associate degrees.
Women earned 11% of insulator degrees and certificates in the latest year (4 of 35). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (30) and Hispanic or Latino (2).
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Insulator Schools ranking. It also ranks insulator schools within 1 state. In all, 1 colleges offer insulator programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Insulator Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common insulator credential is the certificate: 26 of the 35 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to insulator call most for Coordination, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of Building and Construction, Customer and Personal Service and Mechanical, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long an insulator degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 26 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 9 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to insulator, at 54.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 54.2% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 19.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 14.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.8% |
| Some college courses | 3.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Insulator, with an average median salary of $65,206; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Installation Managers, at 9.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Insulation Installer, Insulation Worker, Insulation Mechanic and Insulator.
The occupation related to insulator with the most projected jobs is Insulation Workers, Mechanical, at 682,643.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 682,643 | -3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 646,091 | 3.6% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 639,001 | -1.9% |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | 484,877 | 9.2% |
Insulator 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 highest-paying occupation related to insulator is First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, with a median salary of $83,555.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $70,937 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $48,347 |
Insulator has 12 similar majors in the Construction Trades field, which together award 7,769 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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