Leatherworking & Upholstery Major

Leatherworking and upholstery is a major that typically falls into the Precision Production category.

There are 1 programs available throughout the country that offer an associate’s degree in leatherworking, 0 that offer a bachelor’s degree, and 0 that offer a master’s degree.

Who Is Getting a Leatherworking Degree?

In 2017, roughly leatherworking majors graduated with a bachelor’s degree, making it the most popular major in the country.

Racial Distribution

At the countrywide level, the racial distribution of leatherworking majors is as follows:

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What Will You Learn as a Leatherworking & Upholstery Major?

An O*NET survey asked people with careers related to leatherworking to rate how important certain subject areas were to their job. The following are some of the results of that survey. Importance was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Leatherworking Majors

A major in leatherworking should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

Skills for Leatherworking Majors

A major in leatherworking prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

Abilities for Leatherworking Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a leatherworking student include the following:

What Can You Do With a Leatherworking Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with leatherworking:

Careers Related to Leatherworking & Upholstery

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders	-8.3%	$30,430
Upholsterers	0.5%	$34,480
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	-11.8%	$28,840

Leatherworking & Upholstery Major Salary

Average salaries range from $30,000 to $36,000 for careers related to leatherworking. This range includes all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, the typical high school graduate makes between $29,000 and $57,000 a year. The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $44,000 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,000 and $120,000.

The area of the country you choose to work in will also affect your career and salary prospects. Getting a graduate degree may open up more options with higher salary potential.

Amount of Education Required for Leatherworking & Upholstery Major Jobs

Some careers associated with leatherworking require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

Find out what the typical degree level is for leatherworking careers below.

Education Levels for Careers Associated With Leatherworking & Upholstery

Level of Education	Percentage of Workers
Less Than a High School Diploma	25.7%
High School Diploma or Equivalent	59.8%
Post-Secondary Certificate	0.2%
Some College Courses	11.7%
Associate's Degree or Equivalent	1.1%
Bachelor's Degree	0%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate	0%
Master's Degree	0%
Post-Master's Certificate	0%
First Professional Degree	0%
Doctoral Degree	0.9%
Post-Doctoral Training	0%

Online Leatherworking & Upholstery Programs

There are 0 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in leatherworking and upholstery, with 0 of them offering at least some courses online.

Online learners must listen or watch video lectures, participate in group chats or forums, submit papers and assignments electronically, take tests, and meet deadlines.

Many learners are drawn to online programs due to the ease of use and flexibility. Students should be warned that those who enroll in online programs can take longer to graduate than average and are more likely to drop out.

Is a Leatherworking & Upholstery Major Worth It?

The median salary for a leatherworking grad is $30,000 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is -23% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $-175,800 after 20 years!

Related Majors

• Precision Production Trades
• Leatherworking & Upholstery
• Precision Metal Working
• Woodworking
• Boilermaking
• Other Precision Production

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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