Architecture and Construction Cluster
This career cluster prepares for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. People employed in this cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs.
For a downloadable handout click here: Architecture & Construction At-A-Glance
Typical High School Classes
- Architecture and Construction
- Intro into the Built Environment
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Construction Technology
- Electricity
- Housing and Interior Design
- Structural Systems
- Engineering Design
Career & Technical Student Organizations
Get involved with these organizations that support Architecture and Construction!
H3 Occupations & Average Entry Wage
Carpenters – $25,693
Electricians – $30,386
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters – $36,012
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers – $32,472
Construction Managers – $54,866
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers – $39,663
Civil Engineers – $56,331
Cost Estimators – $36,641
Brickmasons and Blockmasons – $41,349
Sheet Metal Workers – $29,302
Architects – $50,904
Structural Iron and Steel Workers – $28,929
Civil Engineering Technicians – $30,431
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers – $25,549
Interior Designers – $26,957
Find more H3 jobs at: h3.ne.gov
*This H3 list based on projected highest number of openings in Nebraska through 2024. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
Education Pathways to begin your career
| Pathway | Certificate | Diploma | Associate’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Military |
| ARCHITECTURE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY / MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| DRAFTING | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & CONTROL | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| GIS/GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| SKILLED & TECHNICAL SERVICES TEACHER | ✔ | ||||
| INTERIOR DESIGN | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| LAND SURVEYING/ CIVIL ENGINEER TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| MECHATRONICS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| POWERLINE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| UTILITY LINEWORKER | ✔ | ✔ |
Check out all education and training options. Entry into these careers may begin with:
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job training
- Attaining stackable credentials
- Entry-level employment