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Other Woodworking

Types of Degrees Other Woodworking Majors Are Earning

Students pursuing Other Woodworking have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	4
Master’s Degree	2

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Woodworking graduates include:

• Veneer Drier
• Tip Inserter
• Smoking Pipe Maker
• Planer Hand
• Tank Cooper
• Timber Framer
• Belly Builder
• Sash Sticker
• Boat Oar Maker
• Wood Carver
• Showcase Maker
• Piano Case Maker
• Hat Block Maker
• Loft Worker Apprentice
• Veneer Patcher

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Woodworking?

Gender Distribution

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Woodworking graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	6	100.0%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Woodworking Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Other Woodworking graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,034
4 years	$43,408
5 years	$46,526

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $46,526 — roughly 66% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Other Woodworking Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Other Woodworking graduates earn a median of $43,408 four years after completion — roughly 14% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Woodworking	48.07
Cabinetmaking and Millwork	48.0703
Furniture Design and Manufacturing	48.0702
Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician	48.0704
Woodworking, General	48.0701

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• 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.