Carpentry/Carpenter

CIP 46.0201 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

210

287 total including inactive

States

Across 33 states

Graduates (2023)

3,362

Total completions

Carpentry/Carpenter is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 33 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Georgia, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$59,310

Carpenters

Job Growth

+4.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,810

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Carpenters. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $16,500, and the work is primarily outdoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,990 (88.9%)

Female: 372 (11.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 1,851 (55.1%)

Associate: 1,511 (44.9%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Realistic

Conventional

leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Coordination

♦ Time Management

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.