by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 19 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,256 associate degrees in construction trades to qualified students.
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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 quality 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 full 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in construction trades has to take a look at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Minnesota West is a small public college located in the rural area of Granite Falls.More information about a associate in construction trades from Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Metropolitan Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in construction trades. MCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Omaha.More information about a associate in construction trades from Metropolitan Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in construction trades has to look into Mitchell Technical College. Located in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Tech is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Mitchell Technical College
It's hard to beat State Technical College of Missouri if you want to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from State Technical College of Missouri
Located in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Ranken Technical College
M State is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Fergus Falls.More information about a associate in construction trades from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Northwest Iowa Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Sheldon.More information about a associate in construction trades from Northwest Iowa Community College
Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Dakota County Technical College
BSC is a small public college located in the small city of Bismarck.More information about a associate in construction trades from Bismarck State College
Northeast is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Norfolk.More information about a associate in construction trades from Northeast Community College
Explore the best construction trades colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 212 |
| Kansas | 35 | 129 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 191 |
| Iowa | 33 | 59 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 136 |
| Missouri | 32 | 177 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 26 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 910 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 183 |
| Carpentry | 97 |
| Construction | 60 |
| Other Construction | 4 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 2,461 |
| Precision Production | 682 |
| Personal & Culinary Services | 451 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 86 |