by our College Data Analytics TeamCarpentry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for carpentry students pursuing a degree.
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See the highest-ranked carpentry schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Our analysis ranked Williamson College Of The Trades the best school in the country for a degree in carpentry. Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Media. There were roughly 14 carpentry students who graduated with this degree at Williamson College Of The Trades in the most recent data year. Get the full carpentry details for Williamson College Of The Trades
Honolulu Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in carpentry, ranking #2. Honolulu Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu. About 15 carpentry degrees were awarded at Honolulu Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, carpentry degree recipients from Honolulu Community College generally make around $59,006. Honolulu Community College graduates carry a median of $10,868 in student loans. Read more about the carpentry program at Honolulu Community College
Manhattan Area Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best carpentry schools. Manhattan Area Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Manhattan. About 10 carpentry degrees were awarded at Manhattan Area Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their carpentry degree from Manhattan Area Technical College earn around $43,205 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,499 to complete this degree. Read more about the carpentry program at Manhattan Area Technical College
A rank of #4 makes Ivy Tech Community College one of the top schools for carpentry. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. About 203 carpentry degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the carpentry program make about $51,104 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the carpentry program at Ivy Tech Community College
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in carpentry, landing the #5 spot this year. This small public university is located in the city of Lancaster. About 24 carpentry degrees were awarded at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent year. Carpentry graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn a median of $37,611 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,266 to complete this degree. Get the full carpentry details for Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Highlands College Of Montana Tech placed #6 among the best carpentry schools. Located in the town of Butte, Highlands College Of Montana Tech is a small public university. Highlands College Of Montana Tech awarded about 18 carpentry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their carpentry degree from Highlands College Of Montana Tech earn around $58,838 in the first couple years of their career. Highlands College Of Montana Tech graduates carry a median of $2,750 in student loans. Get the full carpentry details for Highlands College Of Montana Tech
Seattle Community College Central Campus earned the #7 position for carpentry this year. Seattle Community College Central Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Seattle. There were roughly 14 carpentry students who graduated with this degree at Seattle Community College Central Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their carpentry degree from Seattle Community College Central Campus earn around $53,048 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,699 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in carpentry from Seattle Community College Central Campus
Des Moines Area Community College came in at #8 for carpentry this year. Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. About 19 carpentry degrees were awarded at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the carpentry program make about $34,421 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,956. Get the full carpentry details for Des Moines Area Community College
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi came in at #9 for carpentry this year. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Delhi. About 38% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 carpentry students who graduated with this degree at Suny College Of Technology At Delhi in the most recent data year. Graduates of the carpentry program make about $48,647 in their early career. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi graduates carry a median of $20,303 in student loans. Get the full carpentry details for Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
Johnson College came in at #10 for carpentry this year. Located in the city of Scranton, Johnson College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 12 carpentry degrees were awarded at Johnson College in the most recent year. Carpentry graduates of Johnson College earn a median of $40,883 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,083 to complete this degree. Get the full carpentry details for Johnson College
Los Angeles Trade Technical College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best carpentry schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 12 carpentry students who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles Trade Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, carpentry degree recipients from Los Angeles Trade Technical College generally make around $53,553. Los Angeles Trade Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,833 in student loans. More information about a degree in carpentry from Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Wichita Area Technical College earned the #12 position for carpentry this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Wichita. Wichita Area Technical College awarded about 10 carpentry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their carpentry degree from Wichita Area Technical College earn around $35,358 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,828 to complete this degree. Read more about the carpentry program at Wichita Area Technical College
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.