Carpentry Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Carpentry is offered at 215 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Carpentry. This degree is more popular with male students, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of Carpentry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Carpentry Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,356 students earned theirCarpentry 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 | 2,195 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 530 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,379 |
Earnings of Carpentry Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Carpentry of $37,146 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Carpentry. About 87.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 464 |
| Women | 66 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Carpentry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 65.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 7.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 35 | 6.6% |
| International Students | 1 | 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 Associate Degrees
There are 271 colleges that offer a associate degree in Carpentry. Learn more about the most popular below:
American River College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Carpentry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 491 associate degrees 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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their associate degree in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their associate degree in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. This school awarded 119 associate degrees in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hazard Community and Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. This school awarded 102 associate degrees in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlanta Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. This school awarded 86 associate degrees 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.
Hennepin Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emily Griffith Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 84 associate degrees in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Regional Technical College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Arizona College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 69 associate degrees 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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Carpentry from this school. 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 associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees 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.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College is a popular choice for Carpentry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in Carpentry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree 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 associate degrees in Carpentry. This school awarded 62 associate degrees 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.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Carpentry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Carpentry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Carpentry. This school awarded 59 associate degrees 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.
Carpentry Majors to Study
| 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 associate degrees.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
