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Carpenter: where to study

Every U.S. school that awarded this program (Carpentry/Carpenter) in 2023-24, certificate to doctorate. A complete list, not a ranking.

Schools212
NCES IPEDS
IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A)National Center for Education Statistics
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21 Oct 2026
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States and territories41
Certificates · degrees to master's4,826 · 478Awarded 2023-24, first majors
Doctorates awarded0Research, professional and other
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    Programs that lead to this career

    The NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk links SOC 47-2031 to this program. Awards in 2023-24, all levels, first majors.

    NCES
    CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 CrosswalkNational Center for Education Statistics
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    21 Oct 2026
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    ProgramCIP codeAwards
    Carpentry/Carpenter46.02015,304

    By award level: (awards, not schools).

    Largest programs by awards

    Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.

    SchoolLocationTypeAwards
    American River CollegeSacramento, CA2-year · Public491
    Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN2-year · Public440
    J F Ingram State Technical CollegeDeatsville, ALUnder 2-year · Public264
    Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA2-year · Public137
    Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus, GA2-year · Public119
    Hazard Community and Technical CollegeHazard, KY2-year · Public112
    Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI2-year · Public107
    Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay, WI2-year · Public102
    Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta, GA2-year · Public86
    Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN2-year · Public85

    Schools in each state

    How many schools in each state awarded one of these programs in 2023-24. Each state page lists all of its schools with cost and completion.

    Registered Apprenticeship

    A Registered Apprenticeship Program is a model of apprenticeship validated by the Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency

    USDOL
    What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program?U.S. Department of Labor (Apprenticeship.gov)
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    . The U.S. Department of Labor lists 35 apprenticeship occupations as approved for Registered Apprenticeship under this career's SOC code. Terms are hours of on-the-job learning as DOL lists them.
    USDOL
    Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term)U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov)
    Checked
    21 Oct 2026

    Linked from apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-occupations. Term lengths are hours of on-the-job learning; time-based programs list one figure, hybrid programs a range.

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    Apprenticeship occupation (DOL title)RAPIDS codeO*NET occupationTerm (hours)
    Boat Builder (Composite Production)0036Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 4100–6805
    Boat Builder (Composite)0036Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 5370–8275
    Boat Builder (Existing Title: Boat Builder, Wood)0036Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Boatbuilder, Wood0036Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Bridge Carpenter-Heavy Highway (Existing Title: Carpenter, Rough)0069Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 3900–6000
    CARPENTER0067Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 5200–8000
    Time-Based 7328
    CARPENTER COMMERCIAL INTERIOR SPEC0653Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 5000
    CARPENTER CONSTRUCTION0653Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 5360–8000
    CARPENTER ROOFER SPECIALIST (Existing Title: Roofer)0480Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 4000
    Hybrid 3900–6000
    CARPENTER, INTERIOR SYSTEMS - 3 YEARS0653Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 3900–6000
    CARPENTER, INTERIOR SYSTEMS - 4 YEARS0653Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 5200–8000
    CARPENTER, INTERIOR SYSTEMS (Alternate Title: Interior Systems Carpenter)0653Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 5200–8000
    CARPENTER, MAINTENANCE0068Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 8000–10000
    Time-Based 8000
    CARPENTER, MOLD0762Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 2000
    Hybrid 2000–2500
    CARPENTER, PILEDRIVER1009Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 5200–8000
    CARPENTER, ROUGH0069Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    CARPENTER, SHIP0070Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    CASKET ASSEMBLER0073Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 6000–7500
    Time-Based 6000
    DOCK AND WHARF BUILDER1009Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 5200–8000
    FORM BUILDER (Const)0206Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 4000
    Hybrid 3350–4600
    FORM BUILDER CARPENTER (Existing Title: Form Builder)0206Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 6000
    Hybrid 3900–6000
    Joiner (Ship & Boat Bldg)0264Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 8000–10000
    Time-Based 8000
    LATHER (Alternate Title: Lathing Specialist)0272Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 6000
    LATHING SPECIALIST (Existing Title: Lather)0272Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 3900–6000
    PILE DRIVER1009Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 5200–8000
    PROP MAKER (Amuse & Rec)0455Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 8000–10000
    Time-Based 8000
    RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER0564Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 4000
    Hybrid 3645–4000
    RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER SPECIALIST0564Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 3900–6000
    RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER SPECIALIST (Existing Title: Residential Carpenter)0564Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER SPECIALIST (Existing Title: Residential Carpenter)0564Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 5200–8000
    RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER SPECIALIST (Siding) (Existing Title: Residential Carpenter)0564Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    SCAFFOLD ERECTOR (Existing Title: Carpenter, Rough)0069Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 5200–8000
    SHIPWRIGHT (Existing Title: Shipwright (Ship & Boat))0979Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 5920
    SHIPWRIGHT (Ship & Boat)0979Carpenters (47-2031.00)Time-Based 8000
    Hybrid 5920–7400
    TIMBER FRAMER (Existing Title: Carpenter, Rough)0069Carpenters (47-2031.00)Hybrid 5000–7000

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    About this list

    Programs: the career's SOC code(s) in the NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk. Schools and awards: NCES IPEDS C2024_A (2023-24, first majors), limited to schools that the College Scorecard file of 15 Oct 2026 lists as operating and approved for federal aid (U.S. territories included). It shows which schools award a program, not accreditation, quality or admission chances: check program accreditation with the accreditor and the school with DAPIP. Some careers need a state license; see the career page.
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