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Carpentry in Mississippi

Carpentry Schools in Mississippi

62 Carpentry students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Carpentry is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 60
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 60
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 79.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 14.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Carpentry Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 8,080 people employed in jobs related to a carpentry degree, compared to 1,316,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Carpentry Jobs in Mississippi

Carpentry grads earn an average of $37,740 in the state and $51,120 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Mississippi that offer carpentry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

A typical student attending Hinds Community College will pay a net price of $2,622. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,114 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $6,293.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,219 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,561 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Carpentry Careers in MS

Some of the careers carpentry majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 5% $55,900
Carpenters 2% $36,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Electrical & Power Installation 489
Building Management & Inspection 28
Masonry 19
Plumbing & Water Supply 7
Construction 1

View all majors related to Carpentry

View Nationwide Carpentry Report

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