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Carpentry Schools in California

75 Carpentry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Associate Degree 13

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 62.7%
  • White: 21.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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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
21,141 Total Students

In their early career, Palomar College grads earn an average salary of $31,297. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. A typical student attending Los Angeles Trade Technical College will pay a net price of $9,346.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,891 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#4

Laney College

Oakland
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Laney College grads earn an average salary of $29,727. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,828.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,561. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. In their early career, American River grads earn an average salary of $29,873.

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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