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#1 #1 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi grants about 137 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 920–1,160 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#2 #2 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Every year, Montana State University Billings grants around 95 degrees to students studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Community Psychology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $62,797
#3 #3 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK Each year, the University of Alaska Southeast awards about 25 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#4 #4 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO At Ranken Technical College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#5 #5 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte, MT Each year, Highlands College of Montana Tech grants around 19 degrees to students studying Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#6 #6 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Williamson College of the Trades Media, PA At Williamson College of the Trades, the most popular majors students study are Power Plant Technology/Technician, Mason/Masonry, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. In fact, Williamson College of the Trades awards 19 degrees annually to Power Plant Technology/Technician majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#7 #7 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN At Ivy Tech Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 203 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#8 #8 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan, KS Every year, Manhattan Area Technical College awards about 23 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#9 #9 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Johnson College Scranton, PA At Johnson College, the most popular majors students pursue are Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 950–1,140 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#10 #10 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Metal Fabricator, Mechatronics, Robotics, and and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $64,000
#11 #11 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI At Honolulu Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Construction Trades, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Fire Science/Fire-fighting. In fact, Honolulu Community College grants 155 degrees every year to Construction Trades, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#12 #12 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Salina Area Technical College Salina, KS At Salina Area Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#13 #13 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI Every year, Southwestern Michigan College awards around 55 degrees to students studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#14 #14 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA Each year, Des Moines Area Community College grants around 738 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#15 #15 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Seattle Central College Seattle, WA At Seattle Central College, only two majors are offered: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#16 #16 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KS Each year, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology awards about 58 degrees to those studying Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#17 #17 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College Goodland, KS At Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Cloud Computing, and Welding Technology/Welder....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#18 #18 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA At Southeastern Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#19 #19 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA At Los Angeles Trade Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#20 #20 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA At Peninsula College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#21 #21 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Minnesota State College Southeast Winona, MN At Minnesota State College Southeast, only one major is offered: Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#22 #22 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 6 degrees to students majoring in Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#23 #23 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI At Hawaii Community College, only one major is offered: Electrician. Usually, 13 students receive a degree in Electrician every year. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#24 #24 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA At Indian Hills Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Computer Programming, Specific Applications, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#25 #25 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA At Hawkeye Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#26 #26 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Lake Superior College Duluth, MN Every year, Lake Superior College grants around 26 degrees to students studying Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#27 #27 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#28 #28 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. San Juan College Farmington, NM At San Juan College, only two majors are offered: Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#29 #29 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND Each year, Bismarck State College awards around 48 degrees to students studying Operations Management and Supervision, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#30 #30 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL Every year, Lincoln Land Community College awards around 375 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#31 #31 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Southwestern Community College Creston, IA At Southwestern Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Electrician. In fact, Southwestern Community College awards 93 degrees per year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#32 #32 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS At Coahoma Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Child Care Provider/Assistant, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Coahoma Community College awards 76 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#33 #33 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Mid-Plains Community College North Platte, NE At Mid-Plains Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#34 #34 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA At Iowa Lakes Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#35 #35 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 338 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#36 #36 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Laney College Oakland, CA At Laney College, the most popular majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Laney College awards 147 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#37 #37 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott, KS At Fort Scott Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#38 #38 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#39 #39 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA At Central Georgia Technical College, the three most popular college majors students study are Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Information Technology Project Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#40 #40 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Cowley County Community College Arkansas City, KS Annually, Cowley County Community College grants around 304 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#41 #41 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Each year, Green River College awards about 64 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#42 #42 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Mineral Area College Park Hills, MO At Mineral Area College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#43 #43 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO At Pikes Peak State College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#44 #44 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL At Kaskaskia College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Kaskaskia College awards 167 degrees annually to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#45 #45 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#46 #46 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA At Grays Harbor College, only three majors are offered: Natural Resources/Conservation, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Business Administration and......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#47 #47 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#48 #48 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. American River College Sacramento, CA At American River College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#49 #49 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. East Central College Union, MO At East Central College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#50 #50 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL Annually, Southwestern Illinois College grants around 433 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#51 #51 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ At Arizona Western College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Arizona Western College awards 565 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#52 #52 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA At Community College of Allegheny County, only one major is offered: Court Reporting/Court Reporter....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
#53 #53 Best College for Carpentry/Carpenter in the U.S. Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA At Bakersfield College, only two majors are offered: Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology, and Chemical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,000
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About Carpentry/Carpenter

Carpentry/Carpenter programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards.

Students majoring in Carpentry/Carpenter can earn up to a Associates degree. On average, 87% percent of men and 13% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, Indiana is where degrees in Carpentry/Carpenter are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Carpentry/Carpenter is $55,200.

Popularity of Carpentry/Carpenter Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in Carpentry/Carpenter, your education is applicable to different careers. Carpentry/Carpenter majors go on to pursue jobs including First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers and Carpenters which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Carpentry/Carpenter majors include First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, Carpenters .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Carpentry/Carpenter majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Carpentry/Carpenter majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

532

Female Students

68 (12%)

Male Students

464 (87%)

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