by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 771 associate degrees in construction trades during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The construction trades associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality construction trades program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for construction trades students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.
It's difficult to beat Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology if you wish to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public college located in the city of Lancaster.More information about a associate in construction trades from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Pennsylvania College of Technology
It's difficult to beat Reading Area Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. RACC is a small public college located in the city of Reading.More information about a associate in construction trades from Reading Area Community College
Rosedale Technical College is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in construction trades. Rosedale Technical College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh.More information about a associate in construction trades from Rosedale Technical College
Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Bethlehem
New Castle School of Trades is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of New Castle.More information about a associate in construction trades from New Castle School of Trades
Located in the suburb of Greensburg, Triangle Tech - Greensburg is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Greensburg
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Triangle Tech - Pittsburgh is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Pittsburgh
Located in the rural area of Falls Creek, Triangle Tech - Dubois is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Dubois
Triangle Tech - Sunbury is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Sunbury.More information about a associate in construction trades from Triangle Tech - Sunbury
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | 321 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 44 |
| Maryland | 33 | 54 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 519 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 110 |
| Carpentry | 109 |
| Masonry | 19 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 846 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 426 |
| Precision Production | 389 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 64 |
