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Associate Degrees in Carpentry

426 Yearly Graduations
$29,765 Median Salary
$12,850 Median Debt
There are 76 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in carpentry. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 25 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.5% of carpentry graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors

In 2020-2021, 426 earned their associate degree in carpentry. This earns it the #37 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in carpentry at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,482
Undergraduate Certificate 1,365
Associate Degree 426

Earnings of Carpentry Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in carpentry is $29,765. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,463 to a high of $35,071.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in carpentry is $12,850. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $16,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,491.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in carpentry. About 90.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 385
Women 41
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The racial-ethnic distribution of carpentry associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 47
Hispanic or Latino 30
White 292
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 40
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There are 76 colleges that offer an associate degree in carpentry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
159 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for carpentry students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 associate degrees were handed out to carpentry majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 4% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
30 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in carpentry. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Triangle Tech - Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
28 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Triangle Tech - Pittsburgh. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in carpentry from Triangle Tech - Pittsburgh. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#4

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, New York
25 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Delhi is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in carpentry from SUNY Delhi. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#5

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
19 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in carpentry. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in carpentry from Triangle Tech - Bethlehem. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#6

Williamson College of the Trades

Media, Pennsylvania
12 Yearly Graduations
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Williamson College of the Trades comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in carpentry. The carpentry program at Williamson College of the Trades awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#7

Triangle Tech - Sunbury

Sunbury, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
9% Women

Triangle Tech - Sunbury is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Triangle Tech - Sunbury awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#8

Johnson College

Scranton, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnson College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in carpentry from Johnson College.

#9

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles, California
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to carpentry majors at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#9

Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Honolulu Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to carpentry majors at Honolulu CC.

#9

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, Missouri
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ranken Technical College. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Ranken Technical College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 13% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southwestern Michigan College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in carpentry from SMC. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hennepin Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in carpentry from Hennepin Technical College. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Seattle Central College. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in carpentry from Seattle Central. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Minnesota State College Southeast. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Minnesota State College Southeast awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, Iowa
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hawkeye Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. The carpentry program at Hawkeye Community College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

5 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indian Hills Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in carpentry. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to carpentry majors at IHCC.

5 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwest Kansas Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in carpentry from NWKTC.

5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in carpentry. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to carpentry majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#16

Grays Harbor College

Aberdeen, Washington
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Grays Harbor College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Grays Harbor College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Carpentry Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Carpentry 426

Below are some popular majors that are similar to carpentry that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical & Power Installation 3,629
Building Management & Inspection 1,236
Construction 440
Plumbing & Water Supply 243
Masonry 34

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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