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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island

18 Schools Ranked
$44,461 Average Earnings
$27,901 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right 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 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 Rhode Island ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Rhode Island 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln

Lincoln, Rhode Island
492 Total Awards
$31,318 Average Earnings
$10,529 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln the most popular school in Rhode Island for trade school students working on their degree. Lincoln, Rhode Island is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 492 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,529 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $77 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Lincoln Tech - Lincoln graduates make an average of $31,318 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

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#2

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
1,577 Total Awards
$43,037 Average Earnings
$32,606 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Johnson & Wales University - Providence. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and it awarded 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. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $436, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, JWU Providence graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,037 during the early year of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

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693 Total Awards
$41,652 Average Earnings
$9,179 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island is a great place for trade school students. Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the very small private for-profit school awarded 693 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from NETTTS accumulate an average of $9,179 in student debt by the time they complete 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. During the early years of their career, NETTTS graduates make an average of $41,652 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.

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#4

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
838 Total Awards
$46,207 Average Earnings
$24,894 Avg Student Debt

The programs at New England Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Rhode Island. Located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 838 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $24,894 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, New England Tech graduates make an average of $46,207 annually. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
2,161 Total Awards
$38,557 Average Earnings
$12,941 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Community College of Rhode Island is a great place for trade school students. Community College of Rhode Island is a fairly large public school located in Warwick, Rhode Island that handed out 2,161 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $12,941 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CCRI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,557 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

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#6

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
4,664 Total Awards
$44,926 Average Earnings
$24,766 Avg Student Debt

University of Rhode Island 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 Kingston, Rhode Island, the fairly large public school handed out 4,664 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,766 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $381 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from URI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,926 during the early years of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
1,614 Total Awards
$42,201 Average Earnings
$22,213 Avg Student Debt

Rhode Island College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. RIC is a medium-sized public school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 1,614 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from RIC accumulate an average of $22,213 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 $185 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, RIC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,201 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

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#8

MotoRing Technical Training Institute

East Providence, Rhode Island
52 Total Awards
$27,817 Average Earnings
$7,545 Avg Student Debt

MotoRing Technical Training Institute 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. Located in East Providence, Rhode Island, the very small private for-profit school awarded 52 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $7,545 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. During the early years of their career, MTTI graduates make an average of $27,817 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

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84 Total Awards
$18,617 Average Earnings
$10,193 Avg Student Debt

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Cranston, Rhode Island is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 84 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $10,193 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $116 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston graduates make an average of $18,617 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

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#10

Empire Beauty School-Warwick

Providence, Rhode Island
94 Total Awards
$17,698 Average Earnings
$11,894 Avg Student Debt

Empire Beauty School-Warwick came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the very small private for-profit school awarded 94 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $11,894 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $91. Once they receive their degree, Empire Beauty School-Warwick graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $17,698 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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#11

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
1,479 Total Awards
$46,437 Average Earnings
$24,961 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Providence College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Providence is located in Providence, Rhode Island and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,479 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,961 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $806 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Providence graduates make an average of $46,437 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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#12

IYRS School of Technology & Trades

Newport, Rhode Island
66 Total Awards
$37,559 Average Earnings

IYRS School of Technology & Trades did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Newport, Rhode Island, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 66 degrees in 2021-2022.

After graduating from IYRS, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,559 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

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#13

Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island

Cranston, Rhode Island
69 Total Awards
$17,801 Average Earnings
$7,815 Avg Student Debt

Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island is a very small private for-profit school located in Cranston, Rhode Island that handed out 69 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $7,815 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island graduates make an average of $17,801 annually. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island
663 Total Awards
$35,346 Average Earnings
$58,963 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Rhode Island School of Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 663 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from RISD accumulate an average of $58,963 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $698, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from RISD, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,346 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

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#15

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
1,130 Total Awards
$45,082 Average Earnings
$42,192 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Roger Williams University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1,130 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from RWU accumulate an average of $42,192 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $616, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from RWU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,082 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

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#16

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
793 Total Awards
$46,084 Average Earnings
$25,474 Avg Student Debt

Salve Regina University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Salve Regina is located in Newport, Rhode Island and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 793 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,474 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $563. Once they receive their degree, Salve Regina graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,084 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

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#17

Johnson & Wales University - Online

Providence, Rhode Island
730 Total Awards
$38,044 Average Earnings
$29,169 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Johnson & Wales University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 730 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,169 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $414 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from JWU Online, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,044 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

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#18

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island
1,116 Total Awards
$62,466 Average Earnings
$30,429 Avg Student Debt

Bryant University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and it awarded 1,116 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,429 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $788, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Bryant graduates make an average of $62,466 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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