Kansas · Carpenters

Best Carpenters institutions in Kansas, ranked by earnings

The Carpenters program focuses on the skilled trade of carpentry, which involves the cutting, shaping, and installation of building materials in various construction projects. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing…

Institutions
15
offering CIP 46.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
250
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Carpenters
$55,920
BLS OEWS 2024

15 institutions offering Carpenters in Kansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Wichita State University - Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita Public
4243%
2Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka Public
3568%
3Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan Public
2774%
4Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City Public
2142%
5Fort Hays Tech North Central
Beloit Public
2078%
6Garden City Community College
Garden City Public
1850%
7Fort Hays State University - Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland Public
1673%
8Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson Public
1553%
9Neosho County Community College
Chanute Public
1434%
10Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott Public
1335%
11Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville Public
738%
12Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City Public
745%
13Highland Community College
Highland Public
739%
14Salina Area Technical College
Salina Public
568%
15Barton County Community College
Great Bend Public
333%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Carpenters (SOC 47-2031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~74,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,310
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingMathematics

What Carpenters earn in Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
5,120
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,920
median $51,550
Best-paying metro
$57,650
Lawrence, KS

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
$77,730 avg · 8,350 jobs
Carpenters
$55,920 avg · 5,120 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Carpenters programs in Kansas.

How much do Carpenters earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Carpenters in Kansas is $55,920 (median $51,550), across about 5,120 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Carpenters program?+

The Carpenters program focuses on the skilled trade of carpentry, which involves the cutting, shaping, and installation of building materials in various construction projects. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, critical thinking, monitoring, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Carpenters?+

The national job outlook is about +4.5% growth with around 74,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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