Trade School Scoreboard

Guides

Is Trade School Worth It? What Federal Earnings and Debt Data Show

A data-driven look at 19 trade and allied-health fields: what graduates earned one year out and what borrowers owed, from the College Scorecard.

How to Read College Scorecard Program Data (Earnings, Debt, Completion)

A plain-English guide to the federal College Scorecard fields used on this site, what they measure, and their limits.

How to Choose a Trade School: A 10-Point Checklist

A practical checklist for comparing trade and allied-health schools: accreditation, licensing, total cost, outcomes and red flags.

Trade School Red Flags: What to Watch For Before You Sign

Warning signs when choosing a trade or CDL school, and where to report problems.

CDL Training and ELDT Explained: What You Must Complete Before the Test

What Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requires, how the FMCSA Training Provider Registry works, and how to choose a CDL school.