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Most Popular Carpentry Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Most Popular Carpentry Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

22 Colleges
$34,186 Avg Salary
$12,830 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Carpentry Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, carpentry was ranked #30 in the country. In fact 3,899 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Carpentry Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Carpentry program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for carpentry majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Ranken Technical College the most popular school in the Plains States Region for carpentry students working on their associate degree. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

About 7% of the students majoring in carpentry at the school are women while 93% are male.

Carpentry majors at Ranken Technical College take out an average of $12,097 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#2

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hennepin Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Carpentry Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.

Of the 5 students majoring in carpentry at Hennepin Technical College, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Minnesota State College Southeast is a great place for carpentry students working on their associate degree. MSC Southeast is a small public school located in the distant town of Winona.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Hawkeye Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular carpentry schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in carpentry at Hawkeye Community College, 92% are male and 8% are female.

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Out of the 22 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Kansas Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Goodland, NWKTC is a public school with a fairly small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Indian Hills Community College is a great place for carpentry students working on their associate degree. IHCC is a small public school located in the town of Ottumwa.

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#7

Coffeyville Community College

Coffeyville, KS

Coffeyville Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Carpentry Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Coffeyville, Coffeyville Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Manhattan Area Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Carpentry Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. MATC is a fairly small public school located in the small city of Manhattan.

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With a ranking of #7, Southwestern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for carpentry students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Creston, SWCC is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

With a ranking of #10, Lake Superior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for carpentry students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Duluth, LSC is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Carpentry Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 201
Missouri 15
Minnesota 197
South Dakota 0
Iowa 97
North Dakota 21
Nebraska 6

One of 6 majors within the trade school area of study, carpentry has other similar majors worth exploring.

Carpentry Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Carpentry/Carpenter 3,899

Majors Similar to Carpentry

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 26,459
Building Management & Inspection 5,269
Plumbing & Water Supply 2,888
Construction 1,813
Masonry 284

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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