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Carpentry in Illinois

Carpentry Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 90 students earned their Carpentry degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Carpentry is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 80
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 42.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.7%
  • White: 28.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Carpentry Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 37,310 people employed in jobs related to a carpentry degree, compared to 1,316,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Carpentry Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a carpentry grad in the state is $66,280, compared to a typical salary of $51,120 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer carpentry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,903 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, Kennedy-King College grads earn an average salary of $22,650.

#2

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,282 Total Students

A typical student attending Kaskaskia College will pay a net price of $6,064. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,561 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Triton College

River Grove
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Carpentry Careers in IL

Some of the careers carpentry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 9% $84,730
Carpenters 6% $69,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical & Power Installation 624
Construction 161
Building Management & Inspection 38
Plumbing & Water Supply 30
Masonry 9

View all majors related to Carpentry

View Nationwide Carpentry Report

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