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Basic Certificate in Carpentry

Basic Certificates in Carpentry

1,916 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 117 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in carpentry. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.5% of carpentry graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors

In 2021-2022, 1,916 earned their basic certificate in carpentry. This makes it the 27th most popular basic certificate program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,916
Undergraduate Certificate 1,555
Associate Degree 428

Earnings of Carpentry Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for carpentry majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for carpentry majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in carpentry. About 86.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,661
Women 255
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The racial-ethnic distribution of carpentry basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 45
Black or African American 386
Hispanic or Latino 320
White 985
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 171
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There are 117 colleges that offer a basic certificate in carpentry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

117 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jefferson Community and Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College. About 11% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

86 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Maysville Community and Technical College. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Maysville Community and Technical College awarded 86 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

79 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Uintah Basin Technical College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from UBTech. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#4

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
65 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Tulsa Technology Center awarded 65 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

57 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Of these students, 24% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, Georgia
55 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southern Regional Technical College. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Southern Regional Technical College awarded 55 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
49 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from GTC. About 10% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
39 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Atlanta Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Atlanta Area Tech. About 32% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

38 Yearly Graduations
27% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Hazard Community and Technical College. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Hazard Community and Technical College.

#9

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Shell Lake, Wisconsin
38 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College awarded 38 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
32 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Honolulu Community College. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Honolulu CC. Of these students, 8% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
31 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Green River College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from GRC. Of these students, 11% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
29 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Columbus Technical College. Of these students, 18% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
28 Yearly Graduations
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Palomar College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Palomar College.

26 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College awarded 26 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 19% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
26 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwest-Shoals Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Northwest-Shoals Community College awarded 26 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

25 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ogden-Weber Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Ogden-Weber Tech College. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

#17

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, Kentucky
25 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hopkinsville Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Hopkinsville Community College. Of these students, 29% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Neosho County Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Neosho County Community College. About 11% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

23 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Iowa Tech Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded 23 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Carpentry Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Carpentry 1,916

Below are some popular majors that are similar to carpentry that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical & Power Installation 9,727
Building Management & Inspection 1,850
Construction 1,109
Plumbing & Water Supply 909
Masonry 165

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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