The Building, Construction, & Inspection major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Trade, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Trade, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tile and Stone Setters SOC: 47-2044 Occupation: Tile and Stone Setters | $52,240 | 38,740 | N/A | N/A |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers SOC: 47-2051 Occupation: Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $54,660 | 205,230 | N/A | N/A |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles SOC: 47-2042 Occupation: Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $54,340 | 24,850 | N/A | N/A |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers SOC: 47-2081 Occupation: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $58,140 | 82,900 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers SOC: 47-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,690 | 806,080 | N/A | N/A |
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers SOC: 47-2053 Occupation: Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | $57,260 | 1,450 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,240 | 38,740 |
| 2023 | $48,910 | 42,420 |
| 2022 | $48,340 | 40,760 |
| 2021 | $47,810 | 41,160 |
| 2020 | $44,220 | 38,150 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,660 | 205,230 |
| 2023 | $50,720 | 203,560 |
| 2022 | $48,300 | 196,730 |
| 2021 | $47,340 | 186,600 |
| 2020 | $46,000 | 195,580 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,340 | 24,850 |
| 2023 | $48,840 | 25,150 |
| 2022 | $48,870 | 20,710 |
| 2021 | $48,060 | 18,300 |
| 2020 | $45,520 | 16,720 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,140 | 82,900 |
| 2023 | $55,700 | 90,860 |
| 2022 | $50,440 | 91,590 |
| 2021 | $48,040 | 97,070 |
| 2020 | $47,460 | 99,700 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,690 | 806,080 |
| 2023 | $76,760 | 777,420 |
| 2022 | $74,080 | 720,900 |
| 2021 | $72,010 | 665,870 |
| 2020 | $67,840 | 614,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,260 | 1,450 |
| 2023 | $48,900 | 1,460 |
| 2022 | $52,330 | 1,460 |
| 2021 | $48,680 | 2,640 |
| 2020 | $51,430 | 2,970 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,440 | 57,000 |
| 2023 | $51,100 | 53,390 |
| 2022 | $48,720 | 51,630 |
| 2021 | $47,180 | 52,700 |
| 2020 | $46,080 | 52,190 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,680 | 38,610 |
| 2023 | $47,540 | 38,510 |
| 2022 | $45,380 | 33,130 |
| 2021 | $39,880 | 30,360 |
| 2020 | $41,690 | 32,780 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,250 | 25,640 |
| 2023 | $53,920 | 22,850 |
| 2022 | $50,590 | 25,660 |
| 2021 | $48,260 | 28,010 |
| 2020 | $50,030 | 27,700 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,660 | 224,180 |
| 2023 | $47,700 | 215,910 |
| 2022 | $46,090 | 215,680 |
| 2021 | $45,590 | 214,220 |
| 2020 | $42,130 | 217,880 |