2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region
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. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 231 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 the New England Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Southern New Hampshire University the most popular school in the New England Region for trade school students working on their degree. SNHU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a large population, and it awarded 29,238 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from SNHU accumulate an average of $29,420 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $403, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SNHU graduates make an average of $46,640 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Out of the 231 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford landed the # 2 spot on the list. Porter and Chester Institute is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 967 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Porter and Chester Institute accumulate an average of $12,458 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 $148 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Porter and Chester Institute graduates make an average of $33,258 annually. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the New England Region . This very small private for-profit school is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and it awarded 668 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,095 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $37, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,151 during the early years of their career. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.
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The programs at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the New England Region . New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts is a very small private for-profit school located in North Andover, Massachusetts that handed out 623 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from NETTTS accumulate an average of $9,179 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 $60.After graduating from NETTTS, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,652 during the early years of their career. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region list. New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut is a private for-profit institution located in Somers, Connecticut. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 533 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut accumulate an average of $6,095 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $37, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut graduates make an average of $38,151 annually. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, the very small private for-profit school handed out 492 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,529 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $77.After graduating from Lincoln Tech - Lincoln, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,318 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Johnson & Wales University - Providence is a small private not-for-profit school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 1,577 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,606 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $436 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from JWU Providence, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,037 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island is a very small private for-profit school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island that handed out 693 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,179 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $60, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from NETTTS, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,652 during the early years of their career. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.
New England Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. New England Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that handed out 838 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from New England Tech accumulate an average of $24,894 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, New England Tech graduates make an average of $46,207 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Lincoln Tech - East Windsor is a private for-profit institution located in East Windsor, Connecticut. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 538 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,964 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $153, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Lincoln Tech - East Windsor graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,138 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Shelton, Connecticut, the very small private for-profit school awarded 408 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,443 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $131 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Lincoln Tech - Shelton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,358 during the early years of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Springfield Technical Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region list. STCC is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 851 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from STCC accumulate an average of $7,275 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, STCC graduates make an average of $37,255 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Quinsigamond Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,287 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,241 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Quinsigamond Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,219 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
With a ranking of #14, Community College of Rhode Island did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. CCRI is a fairly large public school situated in Warwick, Rhode Island. It awarded 2,161 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,941 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CCRI graduates make an average of $38,557 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Somerville landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school awarded 294 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,193 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $62 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Lincoln Tech - Somerville graduates make an average of $26,314 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Kennebec Valley Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Kennebec Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Fairfield, Maine. It awarded 398 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,678 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Vermont Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Vermont Tech is a public institution located in Randolph, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 558 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,569 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Vermont Tech graduates make an average of $47,641 annually. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #18, MotoRing Technical Training Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Seekonk, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school awarded 279 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,626 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $110, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, MTTI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,463 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
Jupiter Beauty Academy landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Jupiter Beauty Academy is a very small private for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 333 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Jupiter Beauty Academy accumulate an average of $2,697 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Jupiter Beauty Academy graduates make an average of $17,851 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
University of Connecticut ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region list. UCONN is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8,782 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,111 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $489, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UCONN graduates make an average of $51,207 annually. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #21, North Shore Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 887 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $11,884 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, North Shore Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,262 during the early year of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #22, Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain 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 New Britain, Connecticut, and it awarded 279 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,569 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $142 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Lincoln Tech - New Britain, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,859 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Northern Essex Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #23 on the list. Haverhill, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 669 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from NECC accumulate an average of $11,560 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, NECC graduates make an average of $39,221 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Middlesex Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bedford, Massachusetts that handed out 898 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,278 in student loans.After graduating from Middlesex Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,511 during the early years of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Hartford landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,874 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $38,476 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $690, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UHart graduates make an average of $47,236 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Trade Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 35 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | NHTI-Concord’s Community College | Concord, NH |
| 37 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester | Worcester, MA |
| 38 | Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor, ME |
| 39 | Gateway Community College | New Haven, CT |
| 40 | Northeast Technical Institute | Scarborough, ME |
| 41 | Manchester Community College | Manchester, NH |
| 42 | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | Boston, MA |
| 43 | Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills, MA |
| 44 | National Aviation Academy of New England | Concord, MA |
| 45 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI |
| 46 | Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA |
| 47 | Manchester Community College | Manchester, CT |
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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