by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 1,123 associate degrees in construction trades during the 2022-2023 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
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.
The construction trades school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.
It's difficult to beat Community College of Allegheny County if you wish to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Community College of Allegheny County
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in construction trades has to take a look at Brookdale Community College. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lincroft.More information about a associate in construction trades from Brookdale Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in construction trades has to look into Hudson Valley Community College. Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Hudson Valley Community College
It's hard to beat Pennsylvania College of Technology if you wish to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the 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
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
Alfred State is a small public college located in the rural area of Alfred.More information about a associate in construction trades from Alfred State College
SUNY Delhi is a small public school located in the rural area of Delhi.More information about a associate in construction trades from SUNY Delhi
Located in the small city of Scranton, Johnson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Johnson College
Erie Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Buffalo.More information about a associate in construction trades from Erie Community College
Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Harrisburg Area Community College
Explore the best construction trades schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 747 |
| New York | 36 | 321 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 44 |
| Maryland | 33 | 54 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 711 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 252 |
| Carpentry | 118 |
| Masonry | 26 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 15 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 1,951 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 1,674 |
| Precision Production | 506 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 187 |