Is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building worth it?
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is a private nonprofit, two-year institution in Port Hadlock, Washington (rural area). It awarded 47 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in wooden boatbuilding technology and marine engineering technology.
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Median earnings 4 years after
$47,476
Average net price
$32,033
Completion rate
90%
Completions (2024)
47
Years to pay back
2.7 years
Students (undergrad)
50
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Construction Trades, Other | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Construction Trades, Other | Associate | N/A | $53,928 | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Woodworking | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Woodworking | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician | Associate | 30 |
| Marine Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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