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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Construction Trades in the Southwest Region

47 Colleges in the Southwest Region
485 Associate Degrees
$53,500 Avg Early-Career Salary
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 47 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of construction trades. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 485 associate degrees in construction trades during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Construction Trades School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Construction Trades in the Southwest Region The construction trades associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Construction Trades in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality construction trades program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for construction trades.


 

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10 Most Well Attended Schools for Construction Trades Students Working on Their Associate

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150 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Texas State Technical College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in construction trades in Texas.

There were about 150 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent data year.

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80 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in construction trades needs to look into Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Located in the distant town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 80 construction trades individuals who graduated with this degree at OSU Institute of Technology in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Austin Community College District is a popular decision for students interested in an associate degree in construction trades. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Austin. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in construction trades in Texas.

There were approximately 32 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year.

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31 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Central New Mexico Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in construction trades in New Mexico.

There were roughly 31 construction trades students who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Pasadena. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in construction trades in Texas.

There were roughly 14 construction trades individuals who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent data year.

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North Harris Montgomery crest
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
13 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 13 construction trades individuals who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year.

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SJC crest
San Juan College
Farmington, NM
11 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NM
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SJC is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Farmington.

There were approximately 11 construction trades individuals who graduated with this degree at SJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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St Philip's College crest
St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
11 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of San Antonio, St Philip's College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in construction trades in Texas.

There were roughly 11 construction trades individuals who graduated with this degree at St Philip's College in the most recent year we have data available.

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10 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NM
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

NMSU Dona Ana is a medium-sized public university located in the rural area of Las Cruces. More information about a associate in construction trades from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

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10 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the remote town of Uvalde, Southwest Texas Junior College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 10 construction trades individuals who graduated with this degree at Southwest Texas Junior College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Construction Trades Colleges by State

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 38 296
Oklahoma 37 82
Arizona 36 36
New Mexico 35 100

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Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 304
Building Management & Inspection 84
Carpentry 51
Construction 42
Plumbing & Water Supply 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 3,767
Personal & Culinary Services 1,488
Precision Production 848
Transportation & Materials Moving 191

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