Carpenter at Des Moines Area Community College | Trade School Go
    Des Moines Area Community College
    Associate Degree
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    $5,790
    In-State Tuition
    18 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Ankeny, IA
    Location

    About This Program

    Carpentry/Carpenter program at Des Moines Area Community College

    Types of Carpenters

    Carpenter
    Construction Carpenter
    Framer
    Finish Carpenter
    Form Carpenter
    Cabinet Maker
    Maintenance Carpenter
    Construction Foreman

    What You'll Learn:

    • Technical mathematics
    • Framing
    • Construction materials and selection
    • Job estimating
    • Blueprint reading
    • Foundations and roughing-in
    • Finish carpentry techniques
    • Applicable codes and standards

    Costs & Financial Aid

    In-State Tuition:$5,790/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$6,690/yr

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    69%
    Receive Any Aid
    11%
    Receive Federal Aid
    16%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $5,355
    Avg Loan Amount
    26%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $34,421
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    8
    Earnings Cohort Size

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 46.0201 (Carpenter)

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