Mason/Masonry
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the laying and/or setting of exterior brick, concrete block, hard tile, marble and related materials, using trowels, levels, hammers, chisels, and other hand tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, blueprint reading, structural masonry, decorative masonry, foundations, reinforcement, mortar preparation, cutting and finishing, and applicable codes and standards.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 37
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $43k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the laying and/or setting of exterior brick, concrete block, hard tile, marble and related materials, using trowels, levels, hammers, chisels, and other hand tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, blueprint reading, structural masonry, decorative masonry, foundations, reinforcement, mortar preparation, cutting and finishing, and applicable codes and standards.
Examples of specialized tracks: Bricklayer, Brick and Stone Mason.
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 |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons | $61k | +3.2% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Tile and stone setters | $52k | +10.1% | No formal educational credential |
| Stonemasons | $52k | -3.0% | 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
$43k
Top colleges for Mason/Masonry
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred, NY | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva, OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale, MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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