Carpentry programs in Wisconsin
13 carpentry programs at 13 Wisconsin schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $41,068 one year after completion, 7% above the national median of $38,276.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 13 | $44,778 | – | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 15 | $37,357 | – | – |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 35 | not reported | – | – |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwood Technical College | Rice Lake, WI | Carpenters | Certificate | 39 | 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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin?
By reported one-year earnings, Western Technical College leads at $44,778 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many carpentry programs are in Wisconsin?
The Scorecard lists 13 certificate or associate programs in this field at 13 schools in Wisconsin.