Carpentry programs in Minnesota
22 carpentry programs at 16 Minnesota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $44,669 one year after completion, 17% above the national median of $38,276.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 14 | $44,669 | – | – |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Riverland Community College | Austin, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Carpenters | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 35 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Carpenters | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Carpenters | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 48 | not reported | – | – |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Carpenters | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona, MN | Carpenters | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Leech Lake Tribal College | Cass Lake, MN | Carpenters | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Leech Lake Tribal College | Cass Lake, MN | Carpenters | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a carpentry school in Minnesota
Most carpenters learn through apprenticeships or on-the-job training; a school certificate can help you start but does not replace field experience. OSHA 10/30 safety cards are common requirements on job sites.
- Does the program include OSHA 10 or 30 training?
- How many hours are hands-on?
- Does it connect to local builders or apprenticeships?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying carpentry program in Minnesota?
By reported one-year earnings, Rochester Community and Technical College leads at $44,669 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many carpentry programs are in Minnesota?
The Scorecard lists 22 certificate or associate programs in this field at 16 schools in Minnesota.