New Mexico · Carpenters

Best Carpenters institutions in New Mexico, 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
3
offering CIP 46.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
42
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
29%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Carpenters
$53,560
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Carpenters in New Mexico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1San Juan College
Farmington Public
3937%
2Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque Public
231%
3New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Las Cruces Public
119%

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 New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
3,220
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$53,560
median $52,010
Best-paying metro
$54,940
Albuquerque, NM

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
$78,710 avg · 6,590 jobs
Carpenters
$53,560 avg · 3,220 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Carpenters programs in New Mexico.

How much do Carpenters earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Carpenters in New Mexico is $53,560 (median $52,010), across about 3,220 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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