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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 97 schools in Massachusetts 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.
Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts
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Our 2023 rankings named New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts the most popular school in Massachusetts for trade school students working on their degree. Located in North Andover, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school handed out 623 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. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Springfield Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Springfield, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 851 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from STCC accumulate an average of $7,275 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from STCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,255 during the early years of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
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Out of the 97 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinsigamond Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Worcester, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,287 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Quinsigamond Community College accumulate an average of $17,241 in student debt by the time they complete 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. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Somerville. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school handed out 294 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,193 in student loans. 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.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means MotoRing Technical Training Institute is a great place for trade school students. Located in Seekonk, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school handed out 279 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,626 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $110 if they 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. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
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Jupiter Beauty Academy ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 333 students 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.
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North Shore Community College 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. Danvers, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 887 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $11,884 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, North Shore Community College graduates make an average of $42,262 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
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With a ranking of #8, Northern Essex Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. NECC is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 669 degrees to qualified students.
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. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
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Middlesex Community College 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. Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Bedford, Massachusetts. It awarded 898 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Middlesex Community College accumulate an average of $9,278 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Middlesex Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,511 during the early year of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
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Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Woburn, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school handed out 221 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $5,796 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $23,361 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
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Bunker Hill Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,329 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from BHCC accumulate an average of $10,987 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from BHCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,456 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
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Boston University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 12,366 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $51,808 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $767. Once they receive their degree, Boston U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,473 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
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With a ranking of #13, Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy 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 Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 201 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $6,061 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $24,584 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
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With a ranking of #14, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 2,386 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from MCPHS University accumulate an average of $70,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $972, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, MCPHS University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $69,235 during the early year of their career. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 187 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $8,112 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $119 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester graduates make an average of $20,287 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. BFIT is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 278 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,187 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, BFIT graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,529 during the early year of their career. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.
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Massachusetts Bay Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a small public school located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts that handed out 557 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,582 in student loans.After graduating from MassBay Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,725 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
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National Aviation Academy of New England came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in Concord, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school awarded 153 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,789 in student loans. 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. During the early years of their career, National Aviation Academy of New England graduates make an average of $44,824 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
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Bristol Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,055 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Bristol accumulate an average of $8,783 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Bristol graduates make an average of $34,963 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
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Mount Wachusett Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. MWCC is a public institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 687 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,512 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MWCC graduates make an average of $39,608 annually. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
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New England Hair Academy ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. New England Hair Academy is located in Malden, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 142 degrees to qualified students.
After graduating from New England Hair Academy, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $20,622 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
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Berklee College of Music landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Berklee College of Music is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 1,938 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Berklee College of Music accumulate an average of $37,647 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $1,266, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Berklee College of Music graduates make an average of $21,941 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
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With a ranking of #23, Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a very small private for-profit school situated in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It awarded 198 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth accumulate an average of $6,639 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 $89. During the early years of their career, Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth graduates make an average of $21,785 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
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Northeastern University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 9,235 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $40,741 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $463, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Northeastern graduates make an average of $63,894 annually. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
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Spa Tech Institute-Westboro came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in Westborough, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school handed out 170 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Spa Tech Institute-Westboro accumulate an average of $6,639 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 $89.After graduating from Spa Tech Institute-Westboro, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $21,785 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 97% 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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