Carpenters at Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
Ranked 24th 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 Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges's certificate (1-2 years) program in Carpenters earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $50,129 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 23% below the national median of $47,360 for this field, ranking 24th 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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