by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 33 U.S. colleges awarded 422 degrees and certificates in Mason/Masonry. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 69% of graduates. College Factual ranks 13 schools in its 2027 Best Mason/Masonry Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $33,525 one year after completing and $33,254 after four years.
A major in Mason/Masonry explores Mason/masonry. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills In The Laying And/or Setting Of Exterior Brick, Concrete Block, Hard Tile, Marble And Related Materials, Using Trowels, Levels, Hammers, Chisels, And Other Hand Tools. Includes Instruction In Technical Mathematics, Blueprint Reading, Structural Masonry, Decorative Masonry, Foundations, Reinforcement, Mortar Preparation, Cutting And Finishing, And Applicable Codes And Standards. Examples: [Bricklayer], [Brick And Stone Mason].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, mason/masonry is a widely-pursued major, with 422 degrees awarded annually. 33 colleges award mason/masonry degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 49.
By level, the 422 awards include 80 certificates, 37 associate degrees and 291 master’s degrees.
Women earned 8% of mason/masonry degrees and certificates in the latest year (33 of 422). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (194) and Black or African American (107), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 13 schools in its 2027 Best Mason/Masonry Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees. It also ranks mason/masonry schools within 2 states. In all, 33 colleges offer mason/masonry programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Mason/Masonry Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common mason/masonry credential is the master’s degree: 291 of the 422 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to mason/masonry call most for Coordination, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Building and Construction, Customer and Personal Service and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a mason/masonry degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 80 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 37 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 291 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to mason/masonry, at 47.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 47.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 26.6% |
| Some college courses | 8.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 8.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Mason/Masonry, with an average median salary of $60,596; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Installation Managers, at 9.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Marble Setter, Marble Installer, Mason and Tile Erector.
The occupation related to mason/masonry with the most projected jobs is Tile and Stone Setters, at 656,657.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Tile and Stone Setters | 656,657 | 3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 646,091 | 3.6% |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | 484,877 | 9.2% |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 424,326 | -4.6% |
| Stonemasons | 354,910 | -1.6% |
Mason/Masonry graduates earn a median $33,525 one year after completing their program, $33,254 after four years and $20,337 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,525 |
| 4 years | $33,254 |
| 5 years | $20,337 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to mason/masonry 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 |
| Stonemasons | $64,233 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $50,255 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $46,953 |
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