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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in District of Columbia

11 Schools Ranked
$57,384 Average Earnings
$57,058 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Trade Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in District of Columbia 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
9,285 Total Awards
$65,148 Average Earnings
$53,898 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named George Washington University the most popular school in District of Columbia for trade school students working on their degree. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 9,285 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $53,898 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $598. During the early years of their career, GWU graduates make an average of $65,148 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

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#2

Career Technical Institute

Washington, District of Columbia
319 Total Awards
$19,954 Average Earnings
$8,896 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, Career Technical Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Career Technical Institute is a very small private for-profit school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 319 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,896 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Career Technical Institute graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $19,954 during the early year of their career. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Technical Learning Centers Inc

Washington, District of Columbia
139 Total Awards
$15,451 Average Earnings

Out of the 11 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, Technical Learning Centers Inc landed the # 3 spot on the list. Prospect College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 139 degrees in 2021-2022.

Once they receive their degree, Prospect College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $15,451 during the early year of their career. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC

Washington, District of Columbia
88 Total Awards
$18,382 Average Earnings
$8,532 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in District of Columbia list. TSPA - Washington DC is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 88 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from TSPA - Washington DC accumulate an average of $8,532 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from TSPA - Washington DC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $18,382 during the early years of their career. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
2,097 Total Awards
$50,572 Average Earnings
$98,295 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Howard University is a great place for trade school students. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 2,097 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $98,295 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $1,046, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Howard graduates make an average of $50,572 annually. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Bennett Career Institute

Washington, District of Columbia
74 Total Awards
$18,305 Average Earnings
$7,176 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Bennett Career Institute. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in District of Columbia list. Bennett Career Institute is a very small private for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 74 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,176 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Bennett Career Institute graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $18,305 during the early year of their career. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
369 Total Awards
$52,904 Average Earnings
$38,431 Avg Student Debt

Trinity Washington University 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. Trinity Washington University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 369 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $38,431 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Trinity College graduates make an average of $52,904 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

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#8

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
728 Total Awards
$44,806 Average Earnings
$35,710 Avg Student Debt

University of the District of Columbia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the small public school awarded 728 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,710 in student loans.After graduating from University of the District of Columbia, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,806 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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#9

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
7,598 Total Awards
$69,885 Average Earnings
$70,920 Avg Student Debt

Georgetown University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Georgetown is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 7,598 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $70,920 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $731, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Georgetown graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $69,885 during the early year of their career. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Saint Michael College of Allied Health

Washington, District of Columbia
32 Total Awards
$54,671 Average Earnings

Saint Michael College of Allied Health landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 32 degrees in 2021-2022.

Once they receive their degree, Saint Michael College of Allied Health graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $54,671 during the early year of their career. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
1,522 Total Awards
$55,014 Average Earnings
$51,094 Avg Student Debt

Catholic University of America landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 1,522 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from CUA accumulate an average of $51,094 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 $878. Once they receive their degree, CUA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,014 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 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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