Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
A program that prepares individuals to apply industrial, labor, and governmental standards and laws to the oversight of construction projects and the maintenance of completed buildings and other structures. Includes instruction in construction processes and techniques, materials analysis, occupational safety and health, industry standards, building codes and specifications, blueprint interpretation, testing equipment and procedures, communication skills, accident investigation, and documentation.
- Schools offering
- 26
- Annual completions
- 67
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $71k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply industrial, labor, and governmental standards and laws to the oversight of construction projects and the maintenance of completed buildings and other structures. Includes instruction in construction processes and techniques, materials analysis, occupational safety and health, industry standards, building codes and specifications, blueprint interpretation, testing equipment and procedures, communication skills, accident investigation, and documentation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers | $79k | +5.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Construction and building inspectors | $72k | -0.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$71k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$65k
Bachelor's
$87k
Top colleges for Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College | Portland, OR | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Coastline Community College | Fountain Valley, CA | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| San Diego Mesa College | San Diego, CA | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Norco College | Norco, CA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista, CA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | South Charleston, WV | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem, OR | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo, CA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint, NM | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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