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Carpentry schools in Michigan
5 schools in Michigan offer carpentry programs (5 of them public), with 5 certificate and 2 associate programs between them.
All carpentry programs in Michigan
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood, MI | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,100 |
| Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,100 |
| Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,100 |
| Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,745 |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,073 |
| Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac, MI | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,704 |
| Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,704 |
Cities with the most programs: Ironwood (1), Lansing (1), Warren (1), Traverse City (1), Dowagiac (1).
What counts: carpentry.
Frequently asked questions
How many carpentry schools are in Michigan?
5 schools in Michigan awarded carpentry certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 2 associate programs.
What is the cheapest carpentry school in Michigan?
By yearly tuition and fees, Macomb Community College in Warren charges $3,745 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.