Construction

Construction is the industry that turns ideas into the physical world around you, from homes, hospitals and stadiums to bridges, train lines, and the roads that connect them. As cities grow, infrastructure ages, and greener building picks up pace, the industry is always in need of new skilled workers.

It's a great fit if you like seeing real results from your work, prefer variety over the same desk every day, and enjoy solving practical problems as a team - and with clear entry pathways and skills that travel anywhere, plenty of people start as an apprentice and end up running their own business or leading major projects down the line.

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At a glance

Job outlook
Growing fast
Infrastructure spending and housing demand mean more openings than trained workers every year.
Median salary
$61,000
most between $40,000 and $95,000
Roles not requiring a degree
89%
across 100 occupations
Roles and settings
100
On site, in the office or on the road, mostly in teams.

Sources: O*NET, IPEDS / College Scorecard, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OES)

Why Construction?

However you learn best, there's a way in, and you'll gain skills that allow you to build a career anywhere in the world.

Hands-on learning opportunities
Lots of ways in without a degree
Primarily team-based workplaces
Even the entry-level roles pay well

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Industry outlook

Variety of roles
For every person in the field, there's another designing, managing, or problem-solving behind the scenes. Whatever you're good at, construction has a role that fits.
A pathway for everyone
There's no single way into construction. You can earn while you learn through an apprenticeship, study at community college or a four-year college, work your way up on site, or specialize with a short course or certification, whatever suits how you learn.

Entry requirements

Typical GPA range: Not required for most programs; 3.0 – 3.5 GPA for degree pathways
Prerequisites: An OSHA 10-hour card for most job sites; a state license for electricians and plumbers.
Pathways: Community college certificates, college degrees, on-site work, or apprenticeships.
Duration: Days to years, depending on the chosen pathway.