by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Plains States Region to review for the 2025 Best Carpentry Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Carpentry Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the carpentry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Any student who is interested in carpentry has to check out Ranken Technical College. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Louis.
After graduating, carpentry degree recipients generally make about $35,975 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in carpentry from Ranken Technical CollegeExplore the best carpentry schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 284 | 16 |
| Missouri | 283 | 8 |
| Kansas | 266 | 16 |
| Iowa | 264 | 19 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 3 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 0 |
Carpentry is one of 6 different types of Construction Trades programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 745 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 1,879 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 384 |
| Construction | 347 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 307 |
| Other Construction | 15 |
| Masonry | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.