by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 24 U.S. colleges awarded 305 degrees and certificates in Other Construction Trades. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 54% of graduates. College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Other Construction Trades Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,515 one year after completing, rising to $56,001 after four years.
Studying Other Construction Trades explores Construction Trades, Other. Any Instructional Program In Construction Trades Not Listed Above. Examples: [Elevator Constructor], [Manlift Technician].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other construction trades draws strong interest, with 305 degrees awarded annually. 24 colleges award other construction trades degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 90.
By level, the 305 awards include 86 certificates, 54 associate degrees and 165 master’s degrees.
Women earned 8% of other construction trades degrees and certificates in the latest year (23 of 305). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (174) and Hispanic or Latino (86), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Other Construction Trades Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees. It also ranks other construction trades schools within 1 state. In all, 24 colleges offer other construction trades programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Construction Trades Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other construction trades degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 86 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 54 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 165 |
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