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Carpentry at North Bennet Street School

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Carpenters

a compact campus enrolling 151 students in Boston, MA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,058/yr, roughly in line with the $37,206 national median for Carpentry. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

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 33% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,058 far exceeding the $9,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #8 of 15 Carpentry programs, North Bennet Street School falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $39,058 to $56,080 over five years — a 44% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Carpentry offers 37 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

Low End

Score

High End

Earnings $39,058/yr (5% vs median)

AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (148,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$607K

9.5% annual growth

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation

$9,500

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,080

44% growth from Year 1

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%

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$78,690

+5.3% growth 57% AI-proof

Carpenters

$59,310

+4.5% growth 86% AI-proof

Carpentry Career Guide

Carpentry opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Carpentry at North Bennet Street School?

This program scores 58/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Carpentry programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

How affordable is Carpentry at North Bennet Street School?

At $9,500 in median debt, Carpentry graduates from North Bennet Street School carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.

Can I learn Carpentry through an apprenticeship instead of North Bennet Street School?

There are 37 registered apprenticeships connected to Carpentry occupations, such as Boat Builder (Existing Title: Boat Builder, Wood) and Boatbuilder, Wood. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.

What's the AI uncertainty for Carpentry careers?

AI sensitivity is moderate-to-notable: a 33% difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes. The base case — our most likely scenario — falls between these extremes.

Will Carpentry graduates from North Bennet Street School find jobs?

The career paths mapped to Carpentry have roughly 148,500 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →