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Carpentry in Pennsylvania

Carpentry Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2021-2022, 291 students earned their Carpentry degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Carpentry is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 161
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 161
Associate Degree 103
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 37.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 40.5%
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Jobs for Carpentry Grads in Pennsylvania

49,880 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 Pennsylvania

Carpentry grads earn an average of $53,450 in the state and $51,120 nationwide.

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

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,220. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CCAC grads earn an average salary of $31,527.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,207 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $41,852 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
125 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
154 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,416 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
215 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,300 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,577.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,843. Graduates earn an average $42,976 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,706 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,065 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

#9

Johnson College

Scranton
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
530 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,375 a year. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,990.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
42 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,156. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Carpentry Careers in PA

Some of the careers carpentry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $69,510
Carpenters 8% $49,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Electrical & Power Installation 876
Building Management & Inspection 272
Plumbing & Water Supply 108
Masonry 24
Construction 3
Other Construction 3

View all majors related to Carpentry

View Nationwide Carpentry Report

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