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2026 Most Popular Woodworking Schools
There are 80 colleges that offer a degree in Woodworking. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best Woodworking School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Woodworking program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 80 schools in the United States offering Woodworking programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
2026 Most Popular Woodworking Schools in the United States
Check out the Woodworking programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Woodworking Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Woodworking students is Hennepin Technical College. Located in Brooklyn Park, MN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 69 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,977. Read More…
Lee College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Lee College is a public school located in Baytown, TX. This school awarded 58 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,690. Read full report on Woodworking at Lee College
Red Rocks Community College comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Red Rocks Community College is a public school located in Lakewood, CO. This school awarded 55 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,651. Read More…
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Located in Charlotte, NC, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,962. Read More…
Rhode Island School of Design comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Rhode Island School of Design is a private nonprofit school located in Providence, RI. This school awarded 39 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,778. Read More…
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Located in Port Hadlock, WA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Cerritos College landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Located in Norwalk, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,194. Read full report on Woodworking at Cerritos College
Palomar College comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Located in San Marcos, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
North Bennet Street School landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. North Bennet Street School is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. This school awarded 22 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,622. Read More…
Columbus Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Located in Columbus, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,913. Full Woodworking at Columbus Technical College Report
J F Ingram State Technical College comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Located in Deatsville, AL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 19 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Woodworking at J F Ingram State Technical College
Laney College landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Laney College is a public school located in Oakland, CA. This school awarded 16 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,631. Full Woodworking at Laney College Report
Northcentral Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Northcentral Technical College is a public school located in Wausau, WI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,150. Read More…
Michigan Career and Technical Institute comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Located in Plainwell, MI, this is a public institution. This school awarded 12 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $22,329. Read full report on Woodworking at Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Located in Clearwater, FL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $31,027. Read full report on Woodworking at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
IYRS School of Technology & Trades landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a private nonprofit school located in Newport, RI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,342. Read full report on Woodworking at IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Located in Lancaster, PA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,045. Read More…
Central Carolina Community College comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Central Carolina Community College is a public school located in Sanford, NC. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $32,911. Read More…
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school located in Appleton, WI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,167. Full Woodworking at Fox Valley Technical College Report
Savannah Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Located in Savannah, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,235. Full Woodworking at Savannah Technical College Report
Utah Valley University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Utah Valley University is a public school located in Orem, UT. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,225. Read full report on Woodworking at Utah Valley University
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Located in Madison, WI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,461. Read More…
Northwest Shoals Community College comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. Northwest Shoals Community College is a public school located in Muscle Shoals, AL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,767. Full Woodworking at Northwest Shoals Community College Report
Southeast Community College Area landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking. Located in Lincoln, NE, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Woodworking from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,486. Full Woodworking at Southeast Community College Area Report
American River College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Woodworking majors. American River College is a public school located in Sacramento, CA. This school awarded 7 degrees in Woodworking in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $56,258. Read full report on Woodworking at American River College
Rest of the Top Most Popular Woodworking Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Woodworking by Region
See the most popular Woodworking schools in a specific region of the United States.
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More Woodworking Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Woodworking Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Majors Related to Woodworking
Woodworking Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cabinetmaking & Millwork | 464 |
| General Woodworking | 78 |
| Furniture Design & Manufacturing | 70 |
| Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician | 41 |
| Other Woodworking | 6 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 67,063 |
| Other Precision Production | 95 |
| Leatherworking & Upholstery | 26 |
| Boilermaking | 25 |
| Precision Production Trades | 17 |
References
*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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