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Woodworking Schools in California

29 students earned Woodworking degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Woodworking is the 293rd most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Woodworking Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Associate Degree 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.1%
  • White: 51.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Woodworking Grads in California

There are 19,880 people in the state and 257,830 people in the nation working in woodworking jobs.

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Wages for Woodworking Jobs in California

In this state, woodworking grads earn an average of $36,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,530.

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

#1

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,903 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,051 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,495. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 21% of the teachers are full time.

#1

Cerritos College

Norwalk
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. In their early career, Cerritos College grads earn an average salary of $31,713.

#1

Palomar College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,297 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,982. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Laney College

Oakland
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,828. 66% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,727 after earning their degree at this institution.

Woodworking Careers in CA

Some of the careers woodworking majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Woodworkers 17% $48,680
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 9% $30,120
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 8% $30,020
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 6% $34,450
Furniture Finishers 5% $34,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Precision Metal Working 271

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