7 schools · Pennsylvania
Carpentry schools in Pennsylvania
7 schools in Pennsylvania offer carpentry programs (3 of them public), with 4 certificate and 3 associate programs between them.
All carpentry programs in Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyLancaster, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 38 | $40,393 | $46,433 | $11,000 | $9,050 |
| Orleans Technical CollegePhiladelphia, PA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | $32,136 | $7,600 | $17,172 |
| Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA | Community college | Certificate | 137 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,962 |
| Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, PA | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,020 |
| Johnson CollegeScranton, PA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $22,100 |
| Philadelphia Technician TrainingPhiladelphia, PA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | $9,500 | $23,000 |
| Williamson College of the TradesMedia, PA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $33,240 |
Cities with the most programs: Philadelphia (2), Media (2), Lancaster (1), Pittsburgh (1), Scranton (1).
What counts: carpentry.
Frequently asked questions
How many carpentry schools are in Pennsylvania?
7 schools in Pennsylvania awarded carpentry certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which carpentry program in Pennsylvania has the highest earnings?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $40,393 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest carpentry school in Pennsylvania?
By yearly tuition and fees, Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh charges $4,962 (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.