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Carpentry Undergraduate Certificates
There are 215 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Carpentry. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of Carpentry graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Carpentry Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,356 degrees were awarded toCarpentry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Carpentry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 2,195 |
| Associate’s Degree | 530 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,379 |
Earnings of Carpentry Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Carpentry of $37,146 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,838 |
| 4 years | $37,146 |
| 5 years | $38,914 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Carpentry students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Carpentry. About 91.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,001 |
| Women | 194 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Carpentry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 979 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 57 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 434 | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 260 | 11.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 76 | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 293 | 13.3% |
| International Students | 5 | 0.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Carpentry Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 271 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Carpentry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Carpentry students seeking a undergraduate certificate is American River College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 491 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 440 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Allegheny County is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 137 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hazard Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 102 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlanta Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hennepin Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 85 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emily Griffith Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Carpentry. This school awarded 84 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Regional Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Arizona College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Carpentry. This school awarded 69 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Uintah Basin Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 67 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 63 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Carpentry. This school awarded 63 undergraduate certificates in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Renton Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carpentry Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 5,356 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Carpentry that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 35,577 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6,978 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 3,471 |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | 2,761 |
| Mason/Masonry | 378 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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