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Other Woodworking

Types of Degrees Other Woodworking Majors Are Earning

People majoring in Other Woodworking may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	4
Master’s Degree	2

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Woodworking graduates include:

• Sash Sticker
• Boat Oar Maker
• Wood Casket Assembler
• Accordion Maker
• Tight Cooper
• Veneer Taper
• Layout Worker
• Pole Framer
• Wood Carver
• Wood Veneer Taper
• Patternmaker
• Dyer
• Loft Worker Apprentice
• Wood Ski Maker
• Tip Inserter

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Woodworking?

Gender Distribution

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Woodworking graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	6	100.0%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Woodworking Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Other Woodworking graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,034
4 years	$43,408
5 years	$46,526

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $46,526 — roughly 66% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Other Woodworking Worth It?

Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, Other Woodworking graduates earn a median of $43,408 four years after completion — roughly 14% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Woodworking	659
Cabinetmaking and Millwork	464
Woodworking, General	78
Furniture Design and Manufacturing	70
Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician	41

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.