Highland has a total population of 976 and a student population of 3,698. Of these students, 3,698 are enrolled in schools that offer carpentry programs.
Of the 1 carpentry schools in Highland, the largest carpentry school, by student population, is Highland Community College. In 2010, approximately 0 students graduated from the Carpentry program at Highland Community College.
If you decide to attend one of Highland's carpentry schools, you can expect to pay an average of $9,485 per year in instate tuition and $11,015 per year in out of state tuition.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $420 for carpentry related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $4,480 per year, on average, for room and board at Highland-based carpentry schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $4,635.
After graduating with your credentials in carpentry, if you decide to work as a carpenter in Highland, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, 1 out of every 32 carpenters in Kansas were working in the greater Highland area. By the year 2018, the number of carpenters is expected to increase by 4% in Highland. This anticipated change is the same as the projected nationwide trend for carpenters.
As a carpenter in Highland, you can expect to make an average salary of $30,960 per year. This is lower than the average salary for carpenters in the state.
Penn Foster Career SchoolMore Info
Address:
606 W Main, Highland, Kansas 66035-4165
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree