Illinois · Building/Construction Finishing

Best Building/Construction Finishing institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for various roles in the construction trades. This program is ideal for individuals interested in overseeing…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 46.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
227
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
41%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Construction and Building Inspectors
$76,080
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Building/Construction Finishing in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lake Land College
Mattoon Public
17358%
2Heartland Community College
Normal Public
1554%
3Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville Public
1136%
4William Rainey Harper College
Palatine Public
1048%
5Oakton College
Des Plaines Public
737%
6Parkland College
Champaign Public
632%
7Triton College
River Grove Public
329%
8McHenry County College
Crystal Lake Public
237%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Construction and Building Inspectors (SOC 47-4011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.8%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~14,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$72,120
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Construction and Building Inspectors earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
3,350
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$76,080
median $73,050
Best-paying metro
$87,850
Kankakee, IL

Related careers

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
$56,460 avg · 71,100 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
$97,350 avg · 19,690 jobs
Facilities Managers
$108,600 avg · 8,320 jobs
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
$69,290 avg · 6,700 jobs
Roofers
$70,890 avg · 6,070 jobs
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
$76,170 avg · 5,980 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Building/Construction Finishing programs in Illinois.

How much do Construction and Building Inspectors earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Illinois is $76,080 (median $73,050), across about 3,350 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Building/Construction Finishing program?+

The Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for various roles in the construction trades. This program is ideal for individuals interested in overseeing…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Construction and Building Inspectors?+

The national job outlook is about -0.8% growth with around 14,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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