Carpenter program completion records in Mississippi
These NCES IPEDS records show historical reported completions associated with a program classification at each institution. They are not a current catalog and do not establish that training is offered now.
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Carpentry/Carpenter — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 18 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Carpentry/Carpenter — Associate's degree: 3 reported completions in 2024. Source
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East Central Community College
Decatur, Mississippi 39327-0129 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Carpentry/Carpenter — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 8 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Hinds Community College
Raymond, Mississippi 39154 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Carpentry/Carpenter — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 19 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Meridian Community College
Meridian, Mississippi 39307-5801 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Carpentry/Carpenter — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 6 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, Mississippi 39666-0000 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Carpentry/Carpenter — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 7 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Carpenter work and training context
Carpenters measure, cut, assemble, and repair building frameworks, forms, and finished structures using plans and tools. Jobs can be in new construction, renovation, or maintenance, indoors and outdoors. Framing, formwork, and finish carpentry require different practice.
- U.S. median pay
- $60,580 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +4% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- Apprenticeship or on-the-job
These are national occupational figures, not local pay or a promise of a job. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Choose a path that matches the work you want to do and includes layout, measurement, tools, and supervised job-site experience.
Questions to compare training options
- Which type of carpentry does the training emphasize?
- Will you practice reading plans and building to measurements?
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Program evidence reports completions in the 2023–24 academic year (IPEDS data year 2024), published by NCES IPEDS. These are historical completion records—not proof that a school currently offers a program, has openings, or will offer it in the future. Contact each institution to confirm current availability, location, credentials, admission, and cost. NCES IPEDS data source.