Construction Trades at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Ranked 1st of 7 bachelor's programs in Construction Trades by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Construction Trades (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of University of Minnesota - Twin Cities's bachelor's program in Construction Trades earn a median $67,254 one year after graduating, rising to $123,953 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $92,698 for this field, ranking 1st of 7 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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