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Woodworking in California

Woodworking Schools in California

36 students earned Woodworking degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Woodworking is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Woodworking Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Associate Degree 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In California, a woodworking major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of woodworking majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 30.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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Jobs for Woodworking Grads in California

In this state, there are 19,880 people employed in jobs related to a woodworking degree, compared to 257,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Woodworking Jobs in California

Woodworking grads earn an average of $36,710 in the state and $34,530 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer woodworking degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Palomar College

San Marcos
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $3,807. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#2

Cerritos College

Norwalk
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,656 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $32,809 after graduation.

#3

Laney College

Oakland
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,168 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,686 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,727 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#5

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,479 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 48% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,630 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at California College of the Arts will pay a net price of $31,566. 22% of the teachers are full time.

Woodworking Careers in CA

Some of the careers woodworking majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Woodworkers 17% $48,680
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 9% $30,120
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 8% $30,020
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 6% $34,450
Furniture Finishers 5% $34,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Precision Metal Working 2,491
Leatherworking & Upholstery 1

View all majors related to Woodworking

View Nationwide Woodworking Report

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