Carpenters at Alexandria Technical and Community College
Ranked 3rd of 5 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Carpenters by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Carpenters (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Alexandria Technical and Community College's certificate (2-4 years) program in Carpenters earn a median $35,414 one year after graduating, rising to $61,737 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $49,285 for this field, ranking 3rd of 5 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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