by our College Data Analytics TeamConstruction Trades degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best construction trades schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall construction trades education in Pennsylvania.
Williamson College Of The Trades is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in construction trades. Set in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit institution. Williamson College Of The Trades awarded about 47 construction trades degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the construction trades program at Williamson College Of The Trades
Community College Of Allegheny County is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in construction trades, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public institution. There were roughly 368 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent data year. Construction Trades graduates of Community College Of Allegheny County earn a median of $151,803 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full construction trades details for Community College Of Allegheny County
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best construction trades schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Williamsport. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 175 construction trades degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent year. Construction Trades graduates of Pennsylvania College Of Technology earn a median of $53,971 early in their careers. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $21,364 in student loans. See the full construction trades program report for Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Students looking for a strong construction trades program will find one at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology, which ranked #4. This small public university is located in the city of Lancaster. About 108 construction trades degrees were awarded at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their construction trades degree from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn around $37,125 in the first couple years of their career. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $8,380 in student loans. See the full construction trades program report for Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Johnson College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in construction trades, ranking #5. Johnson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. There were roughly 62 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Johnson College in the most recent data year. Construction Trades graduates of Johnson College earn a median of $49,124 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. See the full construction trades program report for Johnson College
Rosedale Technical Institute came in at #6 for construction trades this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Pittsburgh. There were roughly 50 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Rosedale Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction trades degree from Rosedale Technical Institute earn around $37,133 in the first couple years of their career. Rosedale Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. See the full construction trades program report for Rosedale Technical Institute
Northampton County Area Community College earned the #7 position for construction trades this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Bethlehem. Northampton County Area Community College awarded about 17 construction trades degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction trades degree from Northampton County Area Community College earn around $35,960 in the first couple years of their career. Northampton County Area Community College graduates carry a median of $18,900 in student loans. Get the full construction trades details for Northampton County Area Community College
Delaware County Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best construction trades schools. Set in the suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 60 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Delaware County Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Delaware County Community College generally make around $28,384. Students borrow a median of $14,866 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in construction trades from Delaware County Community College
Luzerne County Community College placed #9 among the best construction trades schools. Set in the suburb of Nanticoke, Luzerne County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 29 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Luzerne County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction trades program make about $44,353 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,614 to complete this degree. See the full construction trades program report for Luzerne County Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best construction trades schools. Set in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a very large public institution. About 31 construction trades degrees were awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg in the most recent year. Construction Trades graduates of Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg earn a median of $36,532 early in their careers. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg graduates carry a median of $15,938 in student loans. More information about a degree in construction trades from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
Orleans Technical Institute placed #11 among the best construction trades schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. There were roughly 159 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Orleans Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction trades program make about $39,108 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,521. Read more about the construction trades program at Orleans Technical Institute
Yti Career Institute York landed the #12 spot for construction trades this year. Located in the suburb of York, Yti Career Institute York is a small private for-profit university. Yti Career Institute York awarded about 45 construction trades degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction trades program make about $41,449 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. See the full construction trades program report for Yti Career Institute York
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center came in at #13 for construction trades this year. Set in the city of Altoona, Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center is a small public institution. Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center awarded about 18 construction trades degrees in the most recent data year. Construction Trades graduates of Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center earn a median of $47,891 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,867. See the full construction trades program report for Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown landed the #14 spot for construction trades this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Allentown. Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown awarded about 116 construction trades degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown generally make around $40,219. Typical student debt for the program is $19,858. Get the full construction trades details for Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown
Pennco Tech Bristol placed #15 among the best construction trades schools. Located in the suburb of Bristol, Pennco Tech Bristol is a small private for-profit university. About 255 construction trades degrees were awarded at Pennco Tech Bristol in the most recent year. Students who receive their construction trades degree from Pennco Tech Bristol earn around $32,945 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. See the full construction trades program report for Pennco Tech Bristol
New Castle School Of Trades ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best construction trades schools. Set in the town of New Castle, New Castle School Of Trades is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 119 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at New Castle School Of Trades in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction trades degree from New Castle School Of Trades earn around $32,671 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in construction trades from New Castle School Of Trades
Laurel Business Institute earned the #17 position for construction trades this year. Laurel Business Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Uniontown. About 31 construction trades degrees were awarded at Laurel Business Institute in the most recent year. Students who receive their construction trades degree from Laurel Business Institute earn around $34,180 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,918 to complete this degree. Read more about the construction trades program at Laurel Business Institute
Commonwealth Technical Institute came in at #18 for construction trades this year. Commonwealth Technical Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Johnstown. Commonwealth Technical Institute awarded about 19 construction trades degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction trades program make about $20,049 in their early career. See the full construction trades program report for Commonwealth Technical Institute
Laurel Technical Institute ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best construction trades schools. Located in the rural area of Hermitage, Laurel Technical Institute is a small private for-profit university. About 16 construction trades degrees were awarded at Laurel Technical Institute in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Laurel Technical Institute generally make around $33,129. Typical student debt for the program is $14,143. See the full construction trades program report for Laurel Technical Institute
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center placed #20 among the best construction trades schools. This small public university is located in the rural area of Johnstown. There were roughly 19 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction trades program make about $38,904 in their early career. Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center graduates carry a median of $17,690 in student loans. Read more about the construction trades program at Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
Philadelphia Technician Training ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best construction trades schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Technician Training is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 162 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia Technician Training in the most recent data year. Construction Trades graduates of Philadelphia Technician Training earn a median of $18,592 early in their careers. Philadelphia Technician Training graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. See the full construction trades program report for Philadelphia Technician Training
Penn Commercial Business Technical School ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best construction trades schools. Set in the suburb of Washington, Penn Commercial Business Technical School is a small private for-profit institution. Penn Commercial Business Technical School awarded about 31 construction trades degrees in the most recent data year. Construction Trades graduates of Penn Commercial Business Technical School earn a median of $30,941 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,912. See the full construction trades program report for Penn Commercial Business Technical School
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.
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