Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher
A program that prepares individuals to prepare, construct, and finish buildings, components, and related structures using compound masonry mixtures of stone, gravel, sand, cement, and water. Includes instruction in site preparation, applied mathematics, mixing formulas and applications, job estimation, concrete design, finishing techniques, mold preparation, reinforcement installation, site safety, and equipment operation and maintenance.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 6
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $71k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to prepare, construct, and finish buildings, components, and related structures using compound masonry mixtures of stone, gravel, sand, cement, and water. Includes instruction in site preparation, applied mathematics, mixing formulas and applications, job estimation, concrete design, finishing techniques, mold preparation, reinforcement installation, site safety, and equipment operation and maintenance.
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 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers | $55k | +1.8% | No formal educational credential |
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 Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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