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2024 Best Carpentry Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

4 Colleges in the Plains States Region
62 Associate Degrees
$26,984 Avg Early-Career Salary
Carpentry is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #127 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of carpentry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 62 associate degrees in carpentry during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Carpentry School for Your Associate Degree

Best Carpentry Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region The carpentry associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for carpentry students working on their associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Carpentry Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.


 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Carpentry in the Plains States Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in carpentry.

Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Carpentry

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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO
8 Annual Graduates
$26,984 Median Starting Salary
$12,000 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat Ranken Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in carpentry. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Soon after graduation, carpentry associate recipients generally make an average of $26,984 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a associate in carpentry from Ranken Technical College

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3 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in carpentry has to take a look at Bismarck State College. BSC is a small public college located in the small city of Bismarck.More information about a associate in carpentry from Bismarck State College

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4 Annual Graduates

Manhattan Area Technical College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in carpentry. Located in the city of Manhattan, MATC is a public college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in carpentry from Manhattan Area Technical College

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3 Annual Graduates

Lake Superior College is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in carpentry. LSC is a small public college located in the city of Duluth.More information about a associate in carpentry from Lake Superior College

Best Carpentry Colleges by State

Explore the best carpentry schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 151 16
Kansas 146 16
Missouri 117 8
Iowa 116 19
South Dakota 93 0
North Dakota 92 3

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Carpentry is one of 6 different types of Construction Trades programs to choose from.

Carpentry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Carpentry/Carpenter 62

Majors Similar to Carpentry

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 657
Building Management & Inspection 138
Construction 59
Plumbing & Water Supply 8
Other Construction 6

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