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Carpentry in Kentucky

Carpentry Schools in Kentucky

485 students earned Carpentry degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Carpentry is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 40 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 421
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 62
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 62
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Carpentry Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 14,710 people employed in jobs related to a carpentry degree, compared to 1,316,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Carpentry Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, carpentry grads earn an average of $47,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $51,120.

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

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. In their early career, Jefferson Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,985.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,740.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,145. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,293 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of the teachers are full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $4,112. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,036 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,687.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $25,614 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,111 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,909 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,698. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,837 a year. This public school has an average net price of $4,068.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,492 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,319 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Carpentry Careers in KY

Some of the careers carpentry majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Carpenters 4% $43,050
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 4% $60,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Electrical & Power Installation 3,235
Plumbing & Water Supply 79
Building Management & Inspection 27

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