Trade School Scoreboard

Which trade and allied-health programs actually pay off?

Compare 21,036 certificate and associate programs at 3,531 schools by what graduates earned and borrowed, plus 2,958 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Built from federal data, not sponsor rankings.

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Welding & Metalworking

1,500 programs · median 1-yr earnings $43,370

HVAC & Refrigeration

916 programs · median 1-yr earnings $43,365

Electrician & Power Line

870 programs · median 1-yr earnings $47,467

Auto Mechanic & Technician

1,557 programs · median 1-yr earnings $45,424

Diesel & Heavy Equipment

581 programs · median 1-yr earnings $63,060

Carpentry

352 programs · median 1-yr earnings $38,276

Construction Trades & Building Inspection

568 programs · median 1-yr earnings $36,994

Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics

1,704 programs · median 1-yr earnings $23,061

Culinary Arts & Baking

993 programs · median 1-yr earnings $33,992

Nursing Assistant & Practical Nursing (CNA/LPN)

1,444 programs · median 1-yr earnings $49,998

Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support

2,149 programs · median 1-yr earnings $36,193

Dental Assisting & Hygiene Support

1,014 programs · median 1-yr earnings $35,858

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Sources: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education, release 10/15/2026) and FMCSA Training Provider Registry (10/28/2026). Not affiliated with either agency.