Best institutions to study Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
Any instructional program in building/construction finishing, management, and inspection not listed above.
36 U.S. institutions graduated 638 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 46.0499, a specialization of Building/Construction Finishing (CIP 46.04).
About Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection programs
Any instructional program in building/construction finishing, management, and inspection not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Building/Construction Finishing program focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required for careers in the construction trades, specifically in building and construction finishing, management, and inspection. This program is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in finishing techniques and project oversight within the construction industry.
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Students in this program will gain core skills in construction finishing processes, project management, and inspection techniques. Coursework typically covers various aspects of finishing work, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the demands of the industry.
Credentials awarded
What Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year302 graduates / yr · 22 institutions47%
- Associate's degree188 graduates / yr · 27 institutions30%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years142 graduates / yr · 11 institutions22%
- Bachelor's degree6 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.9%
Graduates over time
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 735 |
| 2013 | 739 |
| 2014 | 609 |
| 2015 | 677 |
| 2016 | 614 |
| 2017 | 641 |
| 2018 | 649 |
| 2019 | 609 |
| 2020 | 665 |
| 2021 | 616 |
| 2022 | 522 |
| 2023 | 587 |
| 2024 | 733 |
| 2025 | 638 |
Top 36 institutions for Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Community College Grand Island, NEPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 110 | 48% | — | — |
| 2 | Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 68 | 55% | — | — |
| 3 | South Florida Institute of Technology Miami, FLPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 83% | $29,731 | $26,701 |
| 4 | Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 48 | 24% | — | — |
| 5 | Pitt Community College Winterville, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 46 | 35% | — | — |
| 6 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NEPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 29 | 38% | — | — |
| 7 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 26% | — | — |
| 8 | Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 23 | 42% | — | — |
| 9 | Citrus College Glendora, CAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 23 | 41% | — | — |
| 10 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NEPublicAssociate's | 21 | 56% | — | $37,514 |
| 11 | University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus Gallup, NMPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 21 | 20% | — | — |
| 12 | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NEPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 19 | 29% | — | — |
| 13 | Sampson Community College Clinton, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 15 | 56% | — | — |
| 14 | George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville Hanceville, ALPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 13 | 51% | — | — |
| 15 | Isothermal Community College Spindale, NCPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 12 | 55% | — | — |
| 16 | Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NCPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 12 | 49% | — | — |
| 17 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MDPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 19% | — | — |
| 18 | Vincennes University Vincennes, INPublicAssociate's | 8 | 39% | — | — |
| 19 | Howard Community College Columbia, MDPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 8 | 24% | — | — |
| 20 | Montgomery College Rockville, MDPublicAssociate's | 8 | 32% | — | — |
| 21 | Delta College University Center, MIPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 8 | 27% | — | — |
| 22 | Central Carolina Community College Sanford, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 8 | 43% | — | — |
| 23 | Santiago Canyon College Orange, CAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 7 | 48% | — | — |
| 24 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, ALPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 6 | 55% | $33,313 | — |
| 25 | Mesa Community College Mesa, AZPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 6 | 16% | — | — |
| 26 | Lawson State Community College Birmingham, ALPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 5 | 27% | — | — |
| 27 | Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MAPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 4 | 32% | — | — |
| 28 | Arizona Western College Yuma, AZPublicAssociate's | 3 | 20% | — | — |
| 29 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CAPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 3 | 35% | — | — |
| 30 | Frederick Community College Frederick, MDPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 2 | 37% | — | — |
| 31 | Tri - County Community College Murphy, NCPublicAssociate's | 2 | 54% | — | — |
| 32 | Wilson Community College Wilson, NCPublicAssociate's | 2 | 27% | — | — |
| 33 | Palomar College San Marcos, CAPublicAssociate's | 1 | 38% | — | — |
| 34 | University of New Mexico - Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos, NMPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 30% | — | — |
| 35 | Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NCPublicAssociate's | 1 | 53% | — | — |
| 36 | Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, INPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1 | 83% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Building/Construction Finishing field (CIP 46.04) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 12 states
Where Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection graduates come from. Each state links to all Building/Construction Finishing programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | 214 | Wilkes Community College68 / yr |
| Nebraska | 4 | 179 | Central Community College110 / yr |
| Florida | 1 | 59 | South Florida Institute of Technology59 / yr |
| California | 4 | 34 | Citrus College23 / yr |
| Arizona | 3 | 32 | Eastern Arizona College23 / yr |
| Maryland | 4 | 29 | Community College of Baltimore County11 / yr |
| Alabama | 3 | 24 | George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville13 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 24 | Hudson County Community College24 / yr |
| New Mexico | 2 | 22 | University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus21 / yr |
| Indiana | 2 | 9 | Vincennes University8 / yr |
| Michigan | 1 | 8 | Delta College8 / yr |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 4 | Springfield Technical Community College4 / yr |
Other Building/Construction Finishing specializations
The 12 other 6-digit CIP codes under Building/Construction Finishing (CIP 46.04).
- Building/CIP 46.0401
Property Maintenance 2,461 graduates / yr97 institutions - Building Construction Technology/CIP 46.0415
Technician 2,137 graduates / yr127 institutions - Building/CIP 46.0412
Construction Site Management/ Manager 1,748 graduates / yr73 institutions - Building/CIP 46.0403
Home/ Construction Inspection/ Inspector 334 graduates / yr31 institutions - Drywall Installation/CIP 46.0404
Drywaller partial data254 graduates / yr3 institutions - Concrete Finishing/CIP 46.0402
Concrete Finisher partial data79 graduates / yr6 institutions - RooferCIP 46.0410partial data42 graduates / yr3 institutions
- InsulatorCIP 46.0414limited data35 graduates / yr1 institutions
- Carpet, Floor, and Tile WorkerCIP 46.0413limited data30 graduates / yr2 institutions
- Painting/CIP 46.0408
Painter and Wall Coverer partial data29 graduates / yr4 institutions - GlazierCIP 46.0406limited data11 graduates / yr1 institutions
- Metal Building Assembly/CIP 46.0411
Assembler limited data5 graduates / yr1 institutions
Common questions
What credentials can I earn from this program?+
You can earn an Award of at least 12 weeks, an Associate's degree, or an Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 36 colleges offering the Building/Construction Finishing program in the U.S.
What is the average number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 638 students graduate from this program each year.
Is there a specific career outlook for this field?+
While specific growth and wage data are not available, the program prepares students for various careers in the construction trades.
What is the CIP code for Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection?+
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection is CIP 46.0499 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Building/Construction Finishing (CIP 46.04). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in building/construction finishing, management, and inspection not listed above.
How many institutions offer Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection programs?+
36 U.S. institutions reported Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 12 states, awarding 638 credentials in the year. That is 8.2% of all Building/Construction Finishing graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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