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Carpentry classes in Pennsylvania

20 carpentry programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

14 schools offer these carpentry programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 3 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma and 17 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 20 programs here are carpentry certificate or diploma (15 programs), cabinetmaking and woodworking (2 programs), carpentry apprenticeship (1 program), carpentry or construction (associate degree, 1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 20 programs

How much do carpentry classes cost in Pennsylvania?

$7,124 to $17,000 is what most carpentry programs in Pennsylvania cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 20 programs with a price. All of them: $425 to $40,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Left out
Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
36 to 73 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 Pennsylvania may also offer carpentry classes. How these figures are made

Are there free carpentry classes in Pennsylvania?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

All 20 carpentry programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

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20 programs

  • Carpentry apprenticeshipOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate

    Community College Allegheny County

    Based in Oakdale, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Allegheny County, based in Oakdale, PACarpentry apprenticeship · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,100
    Price if you pay yourself$7,165
    Program website, Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,520
    Length
    126 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    684
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,165
    Program website, Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate at Community College Allegheny County

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry (Residential) Certificate of Proficiency

    Delaware County Community College

    Based in Media, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delaware County Community College, based in Media, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,750

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Carpentry (Residential) Certificate of Proficiency at Delaware County Community College
    More details about Carpentry (Residential) Certificate of Proficiency at Delaware County Community College
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,418
    Students counted
    88
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,750
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Carpentry (Residential) Certificate of Proficiency at Delaware County Community College

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Carpentry

    Jevs Human Services

    Based in Philadelphia, PA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jevs Human Services, based in Philadelphia, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,030

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Carpentry at Jevs Human Services
    More details about Carpentry at Jevs Human Services
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,275
    Students counted
    88
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,030
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Carpentry at Jevs Human Services

  • Carpentry or construction (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc

    Scranton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, ScrantonCarpentry or construction (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$40,000
    Program website, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    More details about Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,000
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $40,000
    Program website, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc

  • Cabinetmaking and woodworkingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Woodworking - Furniture Making Introduction

    Middle Bucks Institute Of

    Based in Jamison, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Middle Bucks Institute Of, based in Jamison, PACabinetmaking and woodworkingOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$425
    Program website, Woodworking - Furniture Making Introduction at Middle Bucks Institute Of
    More details about Woodworking - Furniture Making Introduction at Middle Bucks Institute Of
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $425
    Program website, Woodworking - Furniture Making Introduction at Middle Bucks Institute Of

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry - Basic Residential

    Middle Bucks Institute Of

    Based in Jamison, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Middle Bucks Institute Of, based in Jamison, PACarpentry certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$475
    Program website, Carpentry - Basic Residential at Middle Bucks Institute Of
    More details about Carpentry - Basic Residential at Middle Bucks Institute Of
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $475
    Program website, Carpentry - Basic Residential at Middle Bucks Institute Of

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry

    Sun Area Technical Institute

    Based in New Berlin, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sun Area Technical Institute, based in New Berlin, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Carpentry at Sun Area Technical Institute
    More details about Carpentry at Sun Area Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $305
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    Program website, Carpentry at Sun Area Technical Institute

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry and Building Construction

    Clearfield County Career And

    Based in Clearfield, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clearfield County Career And, based in Clearfield, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, Carpentry and Building Construction at Clearfield County Career And
    More details about Carpentry and Building Construction at Clearfield County Career And
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    39 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $375
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    Program website, Carpentry and Building Construction at Clearfield County Career And

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry/Construction

    Greater Altoona Career &

    Based in Altoona, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Greater Altoona Career &, based in Altoona, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,887
    Program website, Carpentry/Construction at Greater Altoona Career &
    More details about Carpentry/Construction at Greater Altoona Career &
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,655
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,887
    Program website, Carpentry/Construction at Greater Altoona Career &

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry

    Somerset County Technology Center

    Based in Somerset, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,500
    More details about Carpentry at Somerset County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $698
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,500

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry

    Beaver County Career &

    Based in Monaca, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beaver County Career &, based in Monaca, PACarpentry certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,500
    Program website, Carpentry at Beaver County Career &
    More details about Carpentry at Beaver County Career &
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,500
    Program website, Carpentry at Beaver County Career &

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry

    Western Area Career & Technology

    Canonsburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Area Career & Technology, CanonsburgCarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,800
    School website, Carpentry at Western Area Career & Technology
    More details about Carpentry at Western Area Career & Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $726
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,800
    School website, Carpentry at Western Area Career & Technology

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry

    Indiana County Technology Center

    Based in Indiana, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indiana County Technology Center, based in Indiana, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,420
    Program website, Carpentry at Indiana County Technology Center
    More details about Carpentry at Indiana County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,275
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,420
    Program website, Carpentry at Indiana County Technology Center

  • Cabinetmaking and woodworkingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Cabinetmaking & Millwork (1080 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PACabinetmaking and woodworking · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,300
    Program website, Cabinetmaking & Millwork (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Cabinetmaking & Millwork (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $24
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,300
    Program website, Cabinetmaking & Millwork (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Carpentry (1080 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    Based in Schnecksville, PA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,300
    Program website, Carpentry (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Carpentry (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $24
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,300
    Program website, Carpentry (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry/Electrical Technology

    Somerset County Technology Center

    Based in Somerset, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    More details about Carpentry/Electrical Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,661
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,000

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry/Masonry Technology

    Somerset County Technology Center

    Based in Somerset, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    More details about Carpentry/Masonry Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,505
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,000

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drafting & Design/ Carpentry Technology

    Somerset County Technology Center

    Based in Somerset, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    More details about Drafting & Design/ Carpentry Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,285
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,000

  • Construction and building tradesOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Building Construction Occupations

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr

    Based in Oley, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr, based in Oley, PAConstruction and building trades · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,082
    Program website, Building Construction Occupations at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    More details about Building Construction Occupations at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    73 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $620
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,082
    Program website, Building Construction Occupations at Berks Career & Technology Ctr

  • Carpentry certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Carpentry

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr

    Based in Oley, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr, based in Oley, PACarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,082
    Program website, Carpentry at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    More details about Carpentry at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    73 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $630
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,082
    Program website, Carpentry at Berks Career & Technology Ctr

How to pay for carpentry classes in Pennsylvania

WIOA funding can pay for carpentry classes in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

programs with a price cost under $10,000
11 of 20
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
20th of 20
carpentry programs here, against the typical state's 5
20 vs 5

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 Pennsylvania

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. This page lists 1 carpentry apprenticeship approved for WIOA funding in Pennsylvania. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the carpentry apprenticeship

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

Carpentry classes in Scranton, Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 18 programs are online.

Other training in Pennsylvania

How carpentry classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Pennsylvania

Where the Pennsylvania carpentry program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania carpentry programs are on this list?

These are the carpentry programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.

How the prices and results of Pennsylvania 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.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about carpentry classes in Pennsylvania

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Carpenters
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. 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)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. 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