2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
The Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Nevada to see which programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada
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Our analysis found Northwest Career College to be the most popular school for trade school students in Nevada. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,472 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,214 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $50 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Northwest Career College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $23,983 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Truckee Meadows Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. Truckee Meadows Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 2,717 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,535 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Truckee Meadows Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,454 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means College of Southern Nevada is a great place for trade school students. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the large public school handed out 5,307 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,507 in student loans.After graduating from CSN, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,877 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
The programs at Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Nevada. Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a private for-profit institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 647 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,064 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $69, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin graduates make an average of $19,290 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Great Basin College is a great place for trade school students. This small public school is located in Elko, Nevada, and it awarded 843 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Great Basin College accumulate an average of $18,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Great Basin College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,709 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Western Nevada College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. WNC is a small public school situated in Carson City, Nevada. It awarded 1,049 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,907 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, WNC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,309 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Advanced Training Institute came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. Advanced Training Institute is a very small private for-profit school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 480 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,378 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Advanced Training Institute, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,242 during the early years of their career. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. PMI Las Vegas is a private for-profit institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 425 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,031 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $97. During the early years of their career, PMI Las Vegas graduates make an average of $33,481 annually. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Nevada - Reno came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. University of Nevada - Reno is a large public school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 5,294 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $26,722 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $407. Once they receive their degree, UNR graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,406 during the early year of their career. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #10, Aveda Institute Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Aveda Institute Las Vegas is a very small private for-profit school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 342 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,583 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $79, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Aveda Institute Las Vegas, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $19,268 during the early years of their career. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Nevada Career Institute came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school handed out 215 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Nevada Career Institute accumulate an average of $10,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $90, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Nevada Career Institute graduates make an average of $28,253 annually. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #12, Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This very small private for-profit school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 225 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,409 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $89, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $14,925 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Carrington College, Las Vegas landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Carrington College, Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 186 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,245 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $113, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Carrington College, Las Vegas graduates make an average of $28,122 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
With a ranking of #14, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school handed out 132 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas accumulate an average of $27,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $181.After graduating from Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,159 during the early years of their career. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.
Career College of Northern Nevada came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. Located in Sparks, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school handed out 212 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Career College of Northern Nevada accumulate an average of $13,375 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Career College of Northern Nevada graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,141 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
With a ranking of #16, Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Reno, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school awarded 186 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,775 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $38. During the early years of their career, Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno graduates make an average of $15,295 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Las Vegas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #17 on the list. Las Vegas College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 290 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $25,487 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Las Vegas College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,878 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
With a ranking of #18, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. UNLV is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,357 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $32,206 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $286. During the early years of their career, UNLV graduates make an average of $47,200 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Reno came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Reno is a very small private for-profit school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 163 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Paul Mitchell the School Reno, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $19,550 during the early years of their career. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 161 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,993 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $121 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $16,268 during the early years of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
International Academy of Style landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. International Academy of Style is a very small private for-profit school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 147 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,981 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, International Academy of Style graduates make an average of $22,291 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Milan Institute-Las Vegas ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 161 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,101 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $43 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Milan Institute-Las Vegas, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $20,749 during the early years of their career. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school awarded 71 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,271 in student loans. During the early years of their career, European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas graduates make an average of $18,834 annually. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
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Carrington College, Reno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #24 on the list. Carrington College, Reno is a very small private for-profit school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 189 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Carrington College, Reno accumulate an average of $16,311 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $262.After graduating from Carrington College, Reno, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,304 during the early years of their career. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Milan Institute-Sparks did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Sparks, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school awarded 89 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Milan Institute-Sparks accumulate an average of $7,956 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Milan Institute-Sparks graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $23,606 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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