by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for construction trades students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 552 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 Southwest Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.
Texas State Technical College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Texas State Technical College
El Centro College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in construction trades. El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Dallas.More information about a associate in construction trades from El Centro College
Central New Mexico Community College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Central New Mexico Community College
Explore the best construction trades colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | 249 |
| Oklahoma | 37 | 101 |
| Arizona | 36 | 51 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 40 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 398 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 102 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 13 |
| Carpentry | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 5,598 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 1,347 |
| Precision Production | 873 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 173 |