by our College Data Analytics Team
[Carpentry](/majors/construction-trades/carpenters/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong carpentry education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for carpentry students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the carpentry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Ranken Technical College, our #1 best value for carpentry in Missouri. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,008. Carpentry graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, carpentry degree recipients from Ranken Technical College generally make around $35,975. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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