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Career Area: Architecture and Construction
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-410-1
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Carpentry Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Carpenter
Carpenter Assistant
Crew Leader
Finish Carpenter
General Contractor
Inside Sales Assistant

Average Median Wage

$36231

Carpentry Programs

This program prepares students for employment in the construction of residential and commercial structures. Students learn to read construction drawings and learn about the materials commonly used by carpenters. Students also gain practical experience using all power and hand tools used by the carpenter.

Carpentry Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Milwaukee Area Carpentry at Milwaukee Area
Northeast Carpentry at Northeast

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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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