Carpentry schools
Compare 241 schools with carpentry programs in 41 states. Carpenters in the U.S. earn a median $60,580 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 241
- States
- 41
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $60,580
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.9%
24 carpentry schools nationwide
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Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY · Public
- Carpentry
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Carpentry
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
Carpentry schools by state
- Oklahoma (23)
- Georgia (18)
- Kansas (15)
- Minnesota (15)
- North Carolina (13)
- Wisconsin (13)
- Iowa (12)
- Pennsylvania (12)
- California (10)
- Florida (10)
- Kentucky (10)
- Arizona (8)
- Utah (7)
- Illinois (6)
- Washington (6)
- Michigan (5)
- Mississippi (5)
- New Mexico (5)
- Alabama (4)
- Colorado (4)
- Texas (4)
- Hawaii (3)
- Louisiana (3)
- Missouri (3)
- Montana (3)
- Nebraska (3)
- Ohio (3)
- Indiana (2)
- New Jersey (2)
- New York (2)
- North Dakota (2)
- Alaska (1)
- Arkansas (1)
- Idaho (1)
- Maine (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
- Nevada (1)
- Oregon (1)
- South Carolina (1)
- Virginia (1)
- Wyoming (1)
Carpentry schools in major cities
What carpenters earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $60,580
- $29.12 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,410–$99,910
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 670,090
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.9%
- 62,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
New to the field? Read how to become a carpenter: training, certifications, costs and what the work is like.
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Frequently asked questions
How many carpentry schools are there?
We list 241 schools with carpentry programs in 41 states. Oklahoma has the most, with 23. Together they reported 5,869 carpentry graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do carpenters make?
The national median pay is $60,580 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 3.9% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find carpentry schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.