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Carpentry schools in Wisconsin
12 schools in Wisconsin offer carpentry programs (12 of them public), with 12 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,068 a year after finishing, compared with $36,494 nationally.
All carpentry programs in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | $44,778 | $44,860 | n/a | $4,953 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 22 | $37,357 | n/a | n/a | $5,360 |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 107 | n/a | $45,371 | n/a | $5,103 |
| Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,980 |
| Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,108 |
| Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,828 |
| Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,932 |
| Nicolet Area Technical CollegeRhinelander, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,951 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 102 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,137 |
| Northwood Technical CollegeRice Lake, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,044 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeFennimore, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,618 |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,952 |
Cities with the most programs: La Crosse (1), Milwaukee (1), Madison (1), Appleton (1), Kenosha (1), Wisconsin Rapids (1), Fond du Lac (1), Rhinelander (1), Green Bay (1), Rice Lake (1), Fennimore (1), Pewaukee (1).
What counts: carpentry.
Frequently asked questions
How many carpentry schools are in Wisconsin?
12 schools in Wisconsin awarded carpentry certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 12 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which carpentry program in Wisconsin has the highest earnings?
Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, where certificate graduates earned a median of $37,357 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest carpentry school in Wisconsin?
By yearly tuition and fees, Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids charges $4,828 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do carpentry graduates make in Wisconsin?
The typical certificate program in Wisconsin reported median earnings of $41,068 one year after graduation and $45,116 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Carpentry schools nationwide
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.