Carpenters at Orleans Technical College
Philadelphia, PA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 29 graduates a year
Orleans Technical College graduates in carpenters earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Orleans Technical 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 | — |
| 14 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School Toms River, NJ | $26,841 | $23,558 | #14 | — |
Other Majors at Orleans Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $56,529 | $37,848 | #42 of 226 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | $51,813 | $35,730 | #7 of 15 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $51,716 | $39,139 | #109 of 152 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $48,028 | $39,735 | #7 of 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Orleans Technical College carpenters graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,916 one year after graduating and $32,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Orleans Technical College rank for carpenters?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for carpenters graduates, Orleans Technical College ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is carpenters at Orleans Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for carpenters ($41,835), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,521.
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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.