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Basic Certificate in Carpentry/Carpenter

Basic Certificates in Carpentry/Carpenter

1,916 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A basic certificate in carpentry is offered at 117 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 45 were 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 basic certificates were awarded to carpentry majors. This earns it the #36 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 1,916
Undergraduate Certificate 1,555
Associate Degree 428

Earnings of Carpentry Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for carpentry students who are basic certificate holders.

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*

The most popular school in the United States for carpentry students seekinga basic certificate is Jefferson Community and Technical College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Jefferson Community and Technical College. Of these students, 11% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

Maysville Community and Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Maysville Community and Technical College. Of these students, 5% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

The 3rd most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Uintah Basin Technical College. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Uintah Basin Technical College awarded 79 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 8% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Tulsa Technology Center

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

Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Tulsa Tech. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

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

The 5th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College awarded 57 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#6

Southern Regional Technical College

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

Southern Regional Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Southwest Georgia Technical College. Of these students, 4% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Gwinnett Technical College

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

Gwinnett Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Gwinnett Technical College awarded 49 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Atlanta Technical College

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

The 8th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Atlanta Technical College. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Atlanta Area Tech. Of these students, 32% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

38 Yearly Graduations
27% Women

Hazard Community and Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Hazard Community and Technical College awarded 38 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#9

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at WITC. Of these students, 11% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Honolulu Community College

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

Honolulu Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Honolulu Community College awarded 32 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#12

Green River College

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

The 12th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Green River College. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The carpentry program at Green River College awarded 31 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#13

Columbus Technical College

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

The 13th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Columbus Technical College. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Columbus Technical College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#14

Palomar College

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

Palomar College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in carpentry. The carpentry program at Palomar College awarded 28 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

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

The 15th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Kennedy-King College. Of these students, 19% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Northwest-Shoals Community College

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

The 15th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northwest-Shoals Community College. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at NW-SCC. About 18% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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

Ogden-Weber Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in carpentry. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The carpentry program at Ogden-Weber Technical College awarded 25 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 15% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Hopkinsville Community College

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

The 17th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Hopkinsville Community College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Hopkinsville Community College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

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

The 19th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Neosho County Community College. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their basic certificate in carpentry from Neosho County Community College. Of these students, 11% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

The 20th most popular school in the country for carpentry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Western Iowa Tech Community College. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 basic certificates were handed out to carpentry majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Of these students, 32% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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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