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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for carpentry students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall carpentry education in Pennsylvania.
Williamson College Of The Trades tops our 2027 ranking of the best carpentry schools. Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Media. Williamson College Of The Trades awarded about 14 carpentry degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full carpentry details for Williamson College Of The Trades
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best carpentry schools. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public university. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology awarded about 24 carpentry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, carpentry degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology generally make around $37,611. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $7,266 in student loans. Read more about the carpentry program at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Students looking for a strong carpentry program will find one at Community College Of Allegheny County, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public institution. There were roughly 138 carpentry students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, carpentry degree recipients from Community College Of Allegheny County generally make around $47,420. Students borrow a median of $15,263 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in carpentry from Community College Of Allegheny County
Johnson College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in carpentry, ranking #4. Johnson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. There were roughly 12 carpentry students who graduated with this degree at Johnson College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the carpentry program make about $40,883 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,083. More information about a degree in carpentry from Johnson College
A rank of #5 makes Delaware County Community College one of the top schools for carpentry. Delaware County Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Media. There were roughly 22 carpentry students who graduated with this degree at Delaware County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the carpentry program make about $40,102 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,866 to complete this degree. See the full carpentry program report for Delaware County Community College
Orleans Technical Institute ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best carpentry schools. Orleans Technical Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Orleans Technical Institute awarded about 31 carpentry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, carpentry degree recipients from Orleans Technical Institute generally make around $21,916. Orleans Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $7,521 in student loans. See the full carpentry program report for Orleans Technical Institute
Philadelphia Technician Training landed the #7 spot for carpentry this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. There were roughly 84 carpentry students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia Technician Training in the most recent data year. Graduates of the carpentry program make about $18,592 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. More information about a degree in carpentry from Philadelphia Technician Training
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
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