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Carpentry Schools in California

75 students earned Carpentry degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Carpentry is the 288th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Carpentry Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Associate Degree 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 62.7%
  • White: 21.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Carpentry Grads in California

There are 156,490 people in the state and 1,316,940 people in the nation working in carpentry jobs.

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Wages for Carpentry Jobs in California

Carpentry grads earn an average of $59,860 in the state and $51,120 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer carpentry degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Los Angeles Trade Technical College grads earn an average salary of $28,857.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,891 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $26,252 after graduation. A typical student attending College of the Redwoods will pay a net price of $4,440.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

A typical student attending American River will pay a net price of $5,561. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

#3

Laney College

Oakland
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,828. 33% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Palomar College

San Marcos
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,141 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,982. Graduates earn an average $31,297 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

Carpentry Careers in CA

Some of the careers carpentry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 18% $78,440
Carpenters 18% $56,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Building Management & Inspection 164
Electrical & Power Installation 72
Plumbing & Water Supply 2

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