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Adult Masonry Vocational Schools

For those interested in becoming a brick mason, the first step is to earn a high school diploma and consider on the job training in an apprenticeship or complete an associate's degree in masonry. Brick masons create structures from the stacking and arranging of bricks bound by mortar. Masonry education is often paired with tile-setting programs. Most states offer an associate's degree through the community college system. Apprenticeships are generally managed through local masonry unions. Each option requires a 1- to 2-year commitment to master the trade.

  1. Northeast: Pennsylvania College of Technology

    • Brick laying is an important part of the construction process.

      The Pennsylvania College of Technology offers a 64 credit Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Building Construction Technology that is endorsed by the Pennsylvania Builder's Association. This program offers an emphasis in masonry that covers to topics like site selection, safety, stone masonry and blockplaying. The college offers an additional certificate in masonry.

      Pennsylvania College of Technology
      One College Avenue
      Williamsport, PA 17701
      570-326-3761 or 570-320-2400
      pct.edu

    Midwest: Dakota County Technical College

    • Masons have to know about many different parts of contrcution and usually serve as laborers before formal study.

      Located in Rosemount, Minnesota, the Dakota County Technical College offers a 67 credit Associates of Applied Science (AAS) or 33 credit diploma in Concrete and Masonry. The basic curriculum includes courses like shop theory, mortar and concrete testing, and blueprint reading.

      Dakota County Technical College
      1300 145th Street E.,
      Rosemount, MN 55068
      651-423-8301
      dctc.edu

    South: West Virginia State Community and Technical College

    • Students must pass a state exam to earn an AAS in General Technology.

      West Virginia State Community and Technical College offers an Associates in Applied Science in General Technology with an emphasis in Masonry. Students must complete 28 credits of coursework and score 75 percent or higher on a West Virginia state exam.

      West Virginia State Community and Technical College
      102 Cole Complex
      Insitute, WV 25112
      304-766-3118
      wvsctc.edu

    West: Cuesta College

    • Cuesta students get an opportunity to work on local construction projects.

      Located in San Luis Obispo, California, Cuesta college is a two-year college that offers a certificate in brick masonry. Cuesta College also has one of the few Construction Technology degree programs in California. Students get an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with local businesses.

      Cuesta College
      Hwy 1
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
      805-546-3100
      cuesta.edu

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