Carpentry programs in Pennsylvania
14 carpentry programs at 14 Pennsylvania schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $40,393 one year after completion, 6% above the national median of $38,276. Median borrower debt is $9,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA | Carpenters | Associate degree | 31 | $40,393 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 195 | not reported | $9,209 | $105 |
| Delaware County Community College | Media, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Johnson College | Scranton, PA | Carpenters | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | $12,000 | $136 |
| Orleans Technical College | Philadelphia, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 29 | not reported | $7,600 | $86 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | Carpenters | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Altoona, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Willow Street, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Indiana County Technology Center | Indiana, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Clearfield County Career and Technology Center | Clearfield, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Somerset County Technology Center | Somerset, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Berks Career & Technology Center | Leesport, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Philadelphia Technician Training | Philadelphia, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 5 | not reported | $9,500 | $108 |
| Lehigh Career & Technical Institute | Schnecksville, PA | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a carpentry school in Pennsylvania
Most carpenters learn through apprenticeships or on-the-job training; a school certificate can help you start but does not replace field experience. OSHA 10/30 safety cards are common requirements on job sites.
- Does the program include OSHA 10 or 30 training?
- How many hours are hands-on?
- Does it connect to local builders or apprenticeships?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying carpentry program in Pennsylvania?
By reported one-year earnings, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology leads at $40,393 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many carpentry programs are in Pennsylvania?
The Scorecard lists 14 certificate or associate programs in this field at 14 schools in Pennsylvania.