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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island
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.
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Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island
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Our analysis found Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln to be the most popular school for trade school students in Rhode Island. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson & Wales University - Providence. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. JWU Providence is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. 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.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. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Rhode Island. Pawtucket, Rhode Island is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 693 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. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New England Institute of Technology is a great place for trade school students. 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.After graduating from New England Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,207 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
The programs at Community College of Rhode Island helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Rhode Island. This fairly large public school is located in Warwick, Rhode Island, and it awarded 2,161 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,941 in student loans. 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.
With a ranking of #6, University of Rhode Island did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, the fairly large public school awarded 4,664 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $24,766 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $381.After graduating from URI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,926 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Rhode Island 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. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,614 students 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.After graduating from RIC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,201 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
MotoRing Technical Training Institute came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in East Providence, Rhode Island, and it awarded 52 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,545 in student loans. 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. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Cranston, Rhode Island, the very small private for-profit school handed out 84 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,193 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $116, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $18,617 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
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Empire Beauty School-Warwick landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Empire Beauty School-Warwick is a very small private for-profit school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 94 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Empire Beauty School-Warwick accumulate an average of $11,894 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $91, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Empire Beauty School-Warwick, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $17,698 during the early years of their career. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Providence College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. Providence is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,479 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Providence accumulate an average of $24,961 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 $806.After graduating from Providence, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,437 during the early years of their career. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #12, IYRS School of Technology & Trades did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Newport, Rhode Island, and it awarded 66 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, IYRS graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,559 during the early year of their career. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. Cranston, Rhode Island is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 69 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,815 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $17,801 during the early year of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Rhode Island School of Design came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and it awarded 663 degrees 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.
Roger Williams University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1,130 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $42,192 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $616 if they 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. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Salve Regina University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Newport, Rhode Island, and it awarded 793 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $25,474 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $563, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Salve Regina graduates make an average of $46,084 annually. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Johnson & Wales University - Online ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Rhode Island list. JWU Online is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 730 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $29,169 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $414.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. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Bryant University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Bryant University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Smithfield, Rhode Island that handed out 1,116 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Bryant accumulate an average of $30,429 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $788, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Bryant, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $62,466 during the early years of their career. Around 42% of those degree recipients 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.