Carpentry schools in Minnesota
Looking for carpentry schools in Minnesota? There are 15, including 15 public colleges. Carpenters in Minnesota earn a median $64,930 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 15
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in MN
- $64,930
15 carpentry schools
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Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake, MN · Public
- Carpentry
- Electrician
- Police academy & criminal justice
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Granite Falls, MN · Public
- Carpentry
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +23
Northland Community & Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN · Public
- Carpentry
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
Rochester Community & Technical College
Rochester, MN · Public
- Carpentry
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
Saint Paul, MN · Public
- Carpentry
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +22
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Saint Cloud, MN · Public
- Carpentry
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
What carpenters earn in Minnesota
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $64,930
- $31.22 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,590–$99,130
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MN
- 14,930
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many carpentry schools are in Minnesota?
We list 15 schools in Minnesota with carpentry programs: 15 public colleges. Campuses are in Alexandria, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Brooklyn Park, and Duluth.
Are there community college carpentry programs in Minnesota?
Yes. 15 public colleges in Minnesota offer carpentry. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does carpentry school cost in Minnesota?
Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $7,427 to $16,140. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do carpenters make in Minnesota?
The median pay for carpenters in Minnesota is $64,930 a year, and most earn between $46,590 and $99,130, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a carpentry school in Minnesota?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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- Oklahoma (23)
- Georgia (18)
- Kansas (15)
- North Carolina (13)
- Wisconsin (13)
- Iowa (12)
- Pennsylvania (12)
- California (10)
- Florida (10)
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- Utah (7)
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