by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,375 associate degrees in construction trades during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of construction trades for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in construction trades needs to look into Ivy Tech Community College. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Ivy Tech Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in construction trades needs to take a look at Washtenaw Community College. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Washtenaw Community College
Lansing Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in construction trades. LCC is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Lansing.More information about a associate in construction trades from Lansing Community College
It's difficult to beat Western Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Western Technical College
Located in the remote town of Alpena, Alpena Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Alpena Community College
FVTC is a large public college located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.More information about a associate in construction trades from Fox Valley Technical College
Vincennes University is a large public university located in the remote town of Vincennes.More information about a associate in construction trades from Vincennes University
Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in construction trades from Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis
Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Melrose Park.More information about a associate in construction trades from Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park
Explore the best construction trades colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 686 |
| Carpentry | 270 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 187 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 124 |
| Construction | 54 |
| Masonry | 35 |
| Other Construction | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 2,641 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 1,018 |
| Precision Production | 701 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 168 |