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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.
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. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the small private for-profit school handed out 1,472 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Northwest Career College accumulate an average of $8,214 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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.
The programs at Truckee Meadows Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Nevada. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,717 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,535 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Truckee Meadows Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,454 during the early years of their career. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at College of Southern Nevada helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Nevada. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the large public school awarded 5,307 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from CSN accumulate an average of $11,507 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from CSN, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,877 during the early years of their career. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 29 schools in Nevada that were part of this year’s ranking, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin landed the # 4 spot on the list. Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a very small private for-profit school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $69 if they 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Great Basin College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. Great Basin College is located in Elko, Nevada and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 843 degrees to qualified students.
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 ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. This small public school is located in Carson City, Nevada, and 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.After graduating from WNC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,309 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Advanced Training Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school handed out 480 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,378 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Advanced Training Institute graduates make an average of $32,242 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. 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.
Degree recipients from PMI Las Vegas accumulate an average of $14,031 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $97 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, PMI Las Vegas graduates make an average of $33,481 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
University of Nevada - Reno ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. This large public school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 5,294 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from UNR accumulate an average of $26,722 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $407, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. 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.
Aveda Institute Las Vegas ranked #10 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 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 landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Nevada Career Institute is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 215 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,912 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $90, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Nevada Career Institute, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,253 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas is a very small private for-profit school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 225 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas accumulate an average of $8,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $89 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $14,925 during the early years of their career. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Carrington College, Las Vegas ranked #13 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 186 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,245 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $113. Once they receive their degree, Carrington College, Las Vegas graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,122 during the early year of their career. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school awarded 132 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $27,876 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $181 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.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.
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Career College of Northern Nevada landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Sparks, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school awarded 212 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,375 in student loans. 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. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #16 on the list. Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno is located in Reno, Nevada and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 186 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $7,775 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $38 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno graduates make an average of $15,295 annually. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Las Vegas College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. Las Vegas College is a private for-profit institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 290 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,487 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Las Vegas College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,878 during the early year of their career. Around 84% of those degree recipients 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.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,206 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $286, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UNLV graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,200 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Reno ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. Paul Mitchell the School Reno is located in Reno, Nevada and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 163 degrees to qualified students.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas is a very small private for-profit school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 161 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas accumulate an average of $12,993 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 $121.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. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
International Academy of Style ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada list. International Academy of Style is a very small private for-profit school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 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 landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Milan Institute-Las Vegas is a very small private for-profit school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 161 degrees 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. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $43.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. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 71 degrees to qualified students.
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.
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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 189 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,311 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $262 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Carrington College, Reno graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,304 during the early year of their career. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Milan Institute-Sparks landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Milan Institute-Sparks is a very small private for-profit school located in Sparks, Nevada that handed out 89 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,956 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Milan Institute-Sparks graduates make an average of $23,606 annually. Around 91% of those degree recipients 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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