Carpentry classes in Minnesota
20 carpentry programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
13 schools offer these carpentry programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Carpenters build, repair and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. Most have a high school diploma and learn on the job or through an apprenticeship.1
In Minnesota, all 20 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 20 programs here are carpentry certificate or diploma (15 programs), carpentry or construction (associate degree, 3 programs) and construction and building trades (2 programs).
See the 20 programsHow much do carpentry classes cost in Minnesota?
$5,403 to $9,011 is what most carpentry programs in Minnesota cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 18 programs with a price. All of them: $2,582 to $11,910
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 63%
- Working 6 months later
- 73%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $28,700
- Length
- 60 to 75 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer carpentry classes. How these figures are made
All 20 carpentry programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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Carpentry
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,400Price if you pay yourself$4,550Program website, Carpentry at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Carpentry at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 25%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,858
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 238
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,550
Sustainable Construction
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,700Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, Sustainable Construction at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Sustainable Construction at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,178
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 202
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Sustainable Construction
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,700Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, Sustainable Construction at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Sustainable Construction at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,178
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 202
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Carpentry
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,700Price if you pay yourself$5,810Program website, Carpentry at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Carpentry at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,178
- Length
- 60 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 202
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,810
Carpentry
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,700Price if you pay yourself$5,810Program website, Carpentry at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Carpentry at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,178
- Length
- 60 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 202
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,810
Carpentry
Summit Academy OIC
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,500Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Carpentry at Summit Academy OICMore details about Carpentry at Summit Academy OIC
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,378
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 173
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Residential Remodeling and Design
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,900Price if you pay yourself$9,683Program website, Residential Remodeling and Design at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Residential Remodeling and Design at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,229
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 128
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,683
Residential Remodeling and Design
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,900Price if you pay yourself$9,683Program website, Residential Remodeling and Design at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Residential Remodeling and Design at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,229
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 128
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,683
Carpentry
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Alexandria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000Price if you pay yourself$11,910Program website, Carpentry at Alexandria Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Carpentry at Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,996
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 127
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,910
Carpentry
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,700Price if you pay yourself$6,995Program website, Carpentry at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Carpentry at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,166
- Length
- 60 weeks, 42 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 126
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,995
Carpentry
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,600Price if you pay yourself$5,408Program website, Carpentry at Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Carpentry at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,659
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 118
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,408
Carpentry
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,200Price if you pay yourself$5,401Program website, Carpentry at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about Carpentry at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,295
- Length
- 60 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 103
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,401
Carpentry - Residential
Riverland Community College
Austin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,700Price if you pay yourself$5,425Program website, Carpentry - Residential at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Carpentry - Residential at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,667
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 93
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,425
Carpentry - Commercial
Riverland Community College
Austin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,700Price if you pay yourself$10,851Program website, Carpentry - Commercial at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Carpentry - Commercial at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,667
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 93
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,851
Carpentry-Residential
Northland Community and Technical College
East Grand Forks
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,600Price if you pay yourself$5,778Program website, Carpentry-Residential at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Carpentry-Residential at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 35%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,649
- Length
- 60 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 68
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,778
Construction Technology
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,500Price if you pay yourself$10,338Program website, Construction Technology at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Construction Technology at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,137
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 68
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,338
Carpentry
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Pipestone
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,200Price if you pay yourself$6,007Program website, Carpentry at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Carpentry at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 48%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,055
- Length
- 60 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 60
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,007
Carpentry II
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Pipestone
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,200Price if you pay yourself$6,007Program website, Carpentry II at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Carpentry II at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 48%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,055
- Length
- 60 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 60
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,007
Carpentry
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,100Price if you pay yourself$5,147Program website, Carpentry at South Central CollegeMore details about Carpentry at South Central College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,023
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,147
Carpentry
Minnesota North College
Eveleth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Carpentry at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Carpentry at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
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How to pay for carpentry classes in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for carpentry classes in Minnesota
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Paid carpentry apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.6
Financial aid and grants for carpentry classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for carpentry classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Carpentry classes in Minnesota
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 3 of 18
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 14th of 20
- most carpentry programs of any state, after Washington
- 2nd
State comparisons use the same figures as the carpentry classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Carpentry apprenticeships in Minnesota
A carpentry apprenticeship sets a number of hours of classes and paid work on the job for each year. Unions and contractor associations run most programs, and apprentices learn carpentry basics, blueprint reading, math, building codes, and safety and first aid.1
You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.6 The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. None of the carpentry programs on this page is an apprenticeship.
Carpentry classes in Minneapolis, Duluth, Austin and other Minnesota cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Minnesota
How carpentry classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- Welding classes69 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- CNC machinist training46 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Cosmetology school15 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school20 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Early childhood education programs48 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
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- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
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- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- RN programs63 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota carpentry program numbers come from
Which Minnesota carpentry programs are on this list?
These are the carpentry programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.
How the prices and results of Minnesota carpentry programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about carpentry classes in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Carpenters
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List