Program Fees and Tuition Costs for Residential Carpentry at Riverland Community College - Riverland

Carpentry, Residential Program Fees

Estimated Tuition

$7,383.68

32 Credits @ $230.74

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Tool	1st year	2nd year
Safety
Hard hat	Yes	Yes
Safety glasses (clear)	Yes	Yes
Safety glasses (shaded)	Yes	Yes
Ear plugs	Yes	Yes
N95 masks	Yes	Yes
Hi-vis safety vest	Yes	Yes
Category 4 cut resistant gloves (non-leather)	No	Yes
Measuring & layout
Architect scale	Yes	Yes
Tape measure (100')	Yes	Yes
Tape measure (25')	Yes	Yes
Speed square	Yes	Yes
Framing square	Yes	Yes
Sliding T-bevel	Yes	Yes
Aluminum level (24")	Yes	Yes
Torpedo level	Yes	Yes
Pencil compass	Yes	No
Dry line (250')	Yes	Yes
Chalk line with chalk	Yes	Yes
Stair gauge	Yes	No
Construction calculator	Yes	Yes
Permanent markers (Sharpies)	Yes	Yes
Saws & cutting
Hand saw (15")	Yes	Yes
Coping saw	Yes	No
Coping saw blade	Yes	No
Aviation snips	Yes	Yes
Drywall saw	Yes	Yes
Utility knife	Yes	Yes
Striking & prying
Rip hammer (20 oz.)	Yes	Yes
4 lb maul	No	Yes
Nail set (3-piece)	Yes	No
Flat bar	Yes	Yes
Mini flat bar	Yes	Yes
Cat's paw	Yes	Yes
End nail puller	Yes	No
Chisel set (4-piece)	Yes	Yes
Block plane	Yes	Yes
Surform plane	Yes	Yes
Scratch awl	Yes	Yes
Hand tools
10" adjustable spud wrench	Yes	Yes
6-in-1 screwdriver	Yes	Yes
Vise grip (6")	Yes	Yes
Padlock	Yes	No
4-in-1 rasp/file	Yes	No
Drilling & bits
Drill bit set (13-piece)	Yes	Yes
Bit set (32-piece)	Yes	Yes
Speedbor bits	Yes	Yes
Countersink (½")	Yes	No
Right-angle magnetic drill/impact attachment	Yes	Yes
Finishing
Putty knife	Yes	Yes
4" stainless steel tape knife	No	Yes
6" stainless steel mud knife	No	Yes
12" stainless steel mud knife	No	Yes
Stainless steel mud pan	No	Yes
14" x 4" trowel	No	Yes
Storage & wear
Toolbox (28")	Yes	Yes
Tool belt (20-pocket)	Yes	Yes

How to Pay for Your Riverland Education

College is a big investment, but Riverland offers several ways to help you make it affordable. Our tuition is one of the lowest in Minnesota, and you have many options to manage your costs.

Ways Students Typically Pay for College

Financial aid including grants, scholarships, and student loans
Payment plans that spread out your tuition over time
Work study jobs on campus and in the community
Book and material costs available through the Riverland Bookstore website

For a complete overview of tuition rates, financial aid steps, deadlines, and how to get started, visit the Riverland Tuition and Aid page .