Building Construction Technology/Technician

CIP 46.0415 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

126 total including inactive

States

Across 19 states

Graduates (2023)

939

Total completions

Building Construction Technology/Technician is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 19 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Tennessee and Florida.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$64,200

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Job Growth

+2.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,232

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $10,400, and the work is primarily outdoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 810 (86.3%)

Female: 129 (13.7%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 550 (58.6%)

Certificate: 389 (41.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Realistic

Conventional

leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Coordination

♦ Time Management

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.