Road Contractor Education Requirements And Courses

Road contractor education requirements

Updated January 8, 2025

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What education do you need to become a road contractor?

What degree do you need to be a road contractor?

The most common degree for road contractors is bachelor's degree, with 33% of road contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 17%.

Bachelor's, 33%

High School Diploma, 21%

Master's, 17%

Associate, 14%

Other Degrees, 15%

What should I major in to become a road contractor?

You should major in occupational therapy to become a road contractor. 28% of road contractors major in occupational therapy. Other common majors for a road contractor include business and education.

Occupational Therapy, 28%

Business, 19%

Education, 9%

Graphic Design, 5%

Other Majors, 39%

Best majors for road contractors

Rank	Major	Percentages
1	Occupational Therapy	27.9%
2	Business	18.6%
3	Education	9.3%
4	Graphic Design	4.7%
5	Electrical Engineering	4.7%

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20 best online courses for road contractors

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3. QuickBooks For Contractors

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4. Mastering Construction/Project Management

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Mastering Construction-Project Management in less than 10 Hours...

5. Cross-border road transport in EU law context

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6. Construction Procurement Management

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A course on procurement designed for engineers new to the infrastructure/construction industry...

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9. The Complete Guide to Construction Management

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The Most Essential Course for EVERY Construction Project!...

10. Construction Project Scheduling

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Learn the tools and techniques used by construction management professionals to ensure projects finish on time...

11. BIM applications for Roads, Highways & Transportation design

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Your guide to plan, design, analyze and manage roads design and transportation projects using infraworks BIM application...

12. Job Search Success Strategies: Proven Job Hunting Strategies

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13. Revit Structure Beginners to Advanced (Contractor Services)

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14. Win Any Job Interview - TOP Strategies For Job Interviews

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15. Time Impact Analysis (SCL/ AACE): Primavera (Construction)

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16. Revit MEP Beginners to Advanced (Contractor Services)

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17. Freight Broker Training

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Learn the Steps to Become a Successful Freight Broker...

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19. Risk Management: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

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Risk Management: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Hazard Control & Mitigation, Risk Evaluation Techniques...

20. Construction Claims Management - (9 PDUs)

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Average road contractor salary by education level

Road contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,425 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, road contractors earn a median annual income of $40,230 compared to $38,901 for road contractors with an Associate degree.

Road contractor education level	Road contractor salary
Master's Degree	$45,425
High School Diploma or Less	$36,529
Bachelor's Degree	$40,230
Some College/ Associate Degree	$38,901