Associate Degree   California

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Construction Trades

5 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

5 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–5 of 5 colleges in California

College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,243/yr
Grad earnings
$49,022
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Santiago Canyon College
Orange, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,617/yr
Grad earnings
$44,956
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Palomar College
San Marcos, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,997/yr
Grad earnings
$42,300
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Citrus College
Glendora, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,412/yr
Grad earnings
$42,065
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Construction Trades in California?
5 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Construction Trades in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Construction Trades in California?
College of the Canyons leads with median graduate earnings of $49,022 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Construction Trades colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including College of the Canyons, Santiago Canyon College, Palomar College, Citrus College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Construction Trades programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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