3 schools · Alabama
Construction trades programs in Alabama
3 schools in Alabama offer construction trades programs (3 of them public), with 3 certificate and 2 associate programs between them.
All construction trades programs in Alabama
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleHanceville, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,640 |
| Lawson State Community CollegeBirmingham, AL | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,215 |
| Lawson State Community CollegeBirmingham, AL | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,215 |
| Northeast Alabama Community CollegeRainsville, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,460 |
| Northeast Alabama Community CollegeRainsville, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,460 |
Cities with the most programs: Hanceville (1), Birmingham (1), Rainsville (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Alabama?
3 schools in Alabama awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 2 associate programs.
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Alabama?
By yearly tuition and fees, Lawson State Community College in Birmingham charges $5,215 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.