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Carpentry in California

Carpentry Schools in California

109 Carpentry students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Carpentry is the 33rd most popular major out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors in California

Carpentry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 47
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 43
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In California, a carpentry major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of carpentry majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 56.0%
  • White: 24.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Carpentry Grads in California

In this state, there are 156,490 people employed in jobs related to a carpentry degree, compared to 1,316,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Carpentry Jobs in California

A typical salary for a carpentry grad in the state is $59,860, compared to a typical salary of $51,120 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer carpentry degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Palomar College

San Marcos
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, Los Angeles Trade Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,646. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,686 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,727 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

#4

Laney College

Oakland
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,168 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Laney College will pay a net price of $13,729.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,849 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students get financical aid.

Carpentry Careers in CA

Some of the careers carpentry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 18% $78,440
Carpenters 18% $56,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to carpentry.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical & Power Installation 2,175
Building Management & Inspection 779
Plumbing & Water Supply 55
Other Construction 11

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