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Carpentry Basic Certificates
There are 215 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Carpentry. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Carpentry graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Carpentry Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,356 degrees were awarded toCarpentry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Carpentry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,195 |
| Associate’s Degree | 530 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,379 |
Earnings of Carpentry Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Carpentry of $37,146 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,838 |
| 4 years | $37,146 |
| 5 years | $38,914 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Carpentry majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 90.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,374 |
| Women | 257 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Carpentry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,318 | 50.1% |
| Asian | 56 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 474 | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 545 | 20.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 91 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 84 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 9 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Carpentry Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 271 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Carpentry. Learn more about the most popular below:
American River College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 491 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. This school awarded 440 basic certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 264 basic certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. This school awarded 137 basic certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hazard Community and Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 102 basic certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Atlanta Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hennepin Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 85 basic certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emily Griffith Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Regional Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Arizona College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 69 basic certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Uintah Basin Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 63 basic certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Renton Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Carpentry. This school awarded 61 basic certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their basic certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carpentry Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 5,356 |
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Below are some popular majors similar to Carpentry that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 35,577 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6,978 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 3,471 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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