2024 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

When it comes to popularity, an associate degree in construction trades sits in the middle of the road, ranking #22 out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of construction trades. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 130 associate degrees in construction trades during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Associate Degree Schools List

Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on construction trades students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other construction trades students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How much debt construction trades students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized construction trades related body.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 the Rocky Mountains Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Construction Trades in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades

1

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

Utah Valley University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in construction trades. UVU is a very large public university located in the city of Orem.More information about a associate in construction trades from Utah Valley University

1

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Colorado Mesa University is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in construction trades. Colorado Mesa is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Grand Junction.More information about a associate in construction trades from Colorado Mesa University

2

Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

Red Rocks Community College is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Red Rocks Community College

Best Construction Trades Colleges by State

Explore the best construction trades schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Utah	35	48
Idaho	35	4
Wyoming	32	2
Montana	30	34
Colorado	28	42

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Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Building Management & Inspection	67
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers	33
Plumbing & Water Supply	16
Carpentry	7
Construction	6
Other Construction	1

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Mechanic & Repair Technologies	1,276
Personal & Culinary Services	671
Precision Production	378
Transportation & Materials Moving	178

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.