Glazier
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install and repair fixtures, sheets, windows, and skylights made of glass, plexiglass, and other transparent materials. Includes instruction in site measurement, job analysis and estimation, material cutting and trimming, window and door installation, site safety, equipment operation and maintenance, specification interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.
- Schools offering
- 3
- Annual completions
- 6
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $71k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install and repair fixtures, sheets, windows, and skylights made of glass, plexiglass, and other transparent materials. Includes instruction in site measurement, job analysis and estimation, material cutting and trimming, window and door installation, site safety, equipment operation and maintenance, specification interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.
Examples of specialized tracks: Erector Mechanic (Glazier), Glassworker.
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 |
| Glaziers | $55k | +3.3% | 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 Glazier
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt Hood Community College | Gresham, OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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