How much do Carpentry schools cost in California?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 11 carpentry schools in California is $6,202. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a carpentry in California?

Yes — California has 12 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the carpentry apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a carpentry earn in California?

Working carpentry professionals in California earn a median of $75,920 per year, ranging from about $47,490 to $119,950 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Carpentry Schools in California

11 schools in California offer carpentry-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 12 registered apprenticeship programs in California train carpentry apprentices — see apprenticeships.

Schools in California

Median net price / yr (California)

$6,202

national: $8,400

Median earnings (California)

$40,162

national: $38,513

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

Carpentry pay in California (all workers)

$75,920

range $47,490–$119,950 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working carpentry professionals in California earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

Official license records related to carpentry in California

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor — Department of Consumer Affairs~Contractors State License Board
Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor — Department of Consumer Affairs~Contractors State License Board
Scaffolding Limited Specialty Contractor — Department of Consumer Affairs~Contractors State License Board
Elevated Floors Limited Specialty Contractor — Department of Consumer Affairs~Contractors State License Board
Siding and Decking Limited Specialty Contractor — Department of Consumer Affairs~Contractors State License Board

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Santiago Canyon College	Orange	public	$2,129	26.5%	$44,956
San Joaquin Delta College	Stockton	public	$2,407	29.7%	$43,212
College of the Canyons	Santa Clarita	public	$3,702	29.9%	$49,022
Palomar College	San Marcos	public	$5,763	24.6%	$42,300
Fullerton College	Fullerton	public	$6,134	27.8%	$43,366
Long Beach City College	Long Beach	public	$6,202	24.3%	$38,870
College of the Redwoods	Eureka	public	$6,904	25.3%	$36,243
American River College	Sacramento	public	$7,999	24.6%	$40,162
Los Angeles Trade Technical College	Los Angeles	public	$12,323	20.2%	$35,233
Bakersfield College	Bakersfield	public	$14,621	25.9%	$37,291
Laney College	Oakland	public	$17,110	19.7%	$37,282

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not carpentry graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: Carpentry school in California

How much do Carpentry schools cost in California?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 11 carpentry schools in California is $6,202. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Can you get paid to train as a carpentry in California?: Yes — California has 12 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the carpentry apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a carpentry earn in California?: Working carpentry professionals in California earn a median of $75,920 per year, ranging from about $47,490 to $119,950 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.