Carpenters at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Ranked 18th of 24 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Carpenters by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Carpenters (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Minnesota West Community and Technical College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Carpenters earn a median $30,926 one year after graduating, rising to $43,588 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $47,360 for this field, ranking 18th of 24 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.
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