Upholstery/Upholsterer

CIP 48.0303 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

7 total including inactive

States

Across 3 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Upholstery/Upholsterer is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 3 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Puerto Rico, California and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$46,190

Upholsterers

Job Growth

-1.8%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,189

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Upholsterers. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $2,400, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 15 (65.2%)

Female: 8 (34.8%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 11 (47.8%)

Certificate: 12 (52.2%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Artistic

Conventional

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; creative expression and innovation; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Creative design
Artistic expression
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Creativity

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; creative expression and innovation; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value monitoring?

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
• Creative individuals who value originality
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• 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.