Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector

CIP 46.0403 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

41 total including inactive

States

Across 5 states

Graduates (2023)

182

Total completions

Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 5 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Illinois and Arizona.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$72,120

Construction and Building Inspectors

Job Growth

-0.8%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Construction and Building Inspectors. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $10,500, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 146 (80.2%)

Female: 36 (19.8%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 157 (86.3%)

Associate: 25 (13.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Conventional

Enterprising

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

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Coordination

♦ Time Management

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

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

Do you value speaking?

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.