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Carpentry in Iowa

Carpentry Schools in Iowa

170 students earned Carpentry degrees in Iowa in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Carpentry is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 75
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 75
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 69
Associate Degree 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
  • White: 72.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Carpentry Grads in Iowa

12,840 people in the state and 1,316,940 in the nation are employed in jobs related to carpentry.

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Wages for Carpentry Jobs in Iowa

Carpentry grads earn an average of $42,660 in the state and $51,120 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer carpentry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

In their early career, Western Iowa Tech Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,898. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,236. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,542 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,667. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,009 Total Students

The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,431 a year. This public school has an average net price of $9,989.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,465. 69% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,973 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,085 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,057. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,803 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,200. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

In their early career, Kirkwood Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,078. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,422. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,482 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,073. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Carpentry Careers in IA

Some of the careers carpentry majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 14% $60,500
Carpenters 11% $41,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Electrical & Power Installation 264
Construction 21
Plumbing & Water Supply 20

View all majors related to Carpentry

View Nationwide Carpentry Report

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