Carpentry at Austin Community College District
one of the larger campuses at 25,969 students in Austin, TX.
Program Analysis
Graduates earn $38,268/yr, roughly in line with the $37,206 national median for Carpentry. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 78.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Carpentry programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Carpentry's career paths, with 29% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.
With first-year pay of $38,268 far exceeding the $13,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
At #4 of 15 Carpentry programs, Austin Community College District scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Carpentry offers 37 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Carpentry graduates by median salary.
| Career Path | Median Salary | Growth | AI-ProofAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers | $78,690 | +5.3% | 57% |
| Carpenters | $59,310 | +4.5% | 86% |
Carpentry Career Guide
See the full career breakdown for Carpentry — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Austin Community College District and 14 other schools.