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2023 Best Trade Schools in Michigan

44 Schools Ranked
$43,158 Average Earnings
$29,197 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 44 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in Michigan

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#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
13,090 Total Awards

Our analysis found Michigan State University to be the best school for trade school students in Michigan. Michigan State is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 13,090 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#2

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
1,754 Total Awards

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan Technological University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Michigan list. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,754 degrees to qualified students.

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#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
7,003 Total Awards

The excellent programs at Wayne State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade schools in Michigan. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 7,003 students in 2021-2022.

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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
3,363 Total Awards

Out of the 44 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Ferris State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Big Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 3,363 students in 2021-2022.

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#5

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
640 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Siena Heights University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Michigan list. Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Adrian, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 640 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
4,968 Total Awards

Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 4,968 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#7

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
6,722 Total Awards

Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. GVSU is a large public school situated in Allendale, Michigan. It awarded 6,722 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#8

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, Michigan
843 Total Awards

Kellogg Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Battle Creek, Michigan, the small public school awarded 843 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#9

Delta College

University Center, Michigan
1,039 Total Awards

Delta College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Michigan list. Delta College is a medium-sized public school located in University Center, Michigan that handed out 1,039 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#10

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
1,551 Total Awards

University of Michigan - Flint came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Flint, Michigan, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,551 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#11

St Clair County Community College

Port Huron, Michigan
864 Total Awards

With a ranking of #11, St Clair County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. This small public school is located in Port Huron, Michigan, and it awarded 864 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#12

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, Michigan
645 Total Awards

Northwestern Michigan College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Michigan list. NMC is located in Traverse City, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 645 degrees to qualified students.

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#13

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
5,086 Total Awards

Western Michigan University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Michigan list. This fairly large public school is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and it awarded 5,086 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#14

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, Michigan
632 Total Awards

Muskegon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #14 on the list. Muskegon Community College is a public institution located in Muskegon, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 632 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#15

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan
2,226 Total Awards

Lansing Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 2,226 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#16

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
4,162 Total Awards

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 4,162 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#17

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
4,706 Total Awards

Oakland University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Michigan list. Oakland is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,706 degrees to qualified students.

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#18

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
1,523 Total Awards

Grand Rapids Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Michigan list. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 1,523 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#19

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, Michigan
2,225 Total Awards

Oakland Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 2,225 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#20

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
1,451 Total Awards

Baker College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Baker College is located in Owosso, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,451 degrees to qualified students.

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#21

Jackson College

Jackson, Michigan
889 Total Awards

Jackson College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Jackson, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 889 students in 2021-2022.

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#22

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
1,790 Total Awards

Northern Michigan University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school located in Marquette, Michigan that handed out 1,790 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#23

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, Michigan
1,317 Total Awards

Schoolcraft College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Livonia, Michigan, and it awarded 1,317 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#24

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
1,525 Total Awards

Davenport University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 1,525 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#25

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan
2,609 Total Awards

Macomb Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Warren, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,609 students in 2021-2022.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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