Carpenters at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 30 graduates a year
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College graduates in carpenters earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Compares for Carpenters
All 14 colleges reporting carpenters earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $62,497 | $65,739 | #1 | — |
| 2 | North Bennet Street School Boston, MA | $59,101 | $52,045 | #3 | $39,058 |
| 3 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $50,349 | $52,961 | #2 | $34,421 |
| 4 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $45,371 | $47,211 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Western Technical College La Crosse, WI | $44,860 | $46,679 | #5 | $43,008 |
| 6 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $44,053 | $42,080 | #7 | — |
| 7 | North Central Kansas Technical College Beloit, KS | $43,522 | $45,183 | #6 | — |
| 8 | St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN | $42,052 | $40,169 | #10 | $43,440 |
| 9 | Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS | $40,446 | $41,989 | #8 | — |
| 10 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL | $37,726 | $37,066 | #11 | $17,697 |
| 11 | Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK | $36,714 | $41,221 | #9 | — |
| 12 | Orleans Technical College Philadelphia, PA | $32,136 | $32,683 | #12 | $21,916 |
| 13 | Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA | $30,791 | $31,875 | #13 | — |
Other Majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $176,927 | $142,516 | #1 of 152 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | $80,012 | $82,055 | #2 of 15 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $35,767 | — | #31 of 68 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $27,284 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College carpenters graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,697 one year after graduating and $37,726 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College rank for carpenters?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for carpenters graduates, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is carpenters at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for carpenters ($41,835).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.