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American Trade School
Saint Ann, Missouri · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3925 Industrial Drive, Saint Ann, MO 63074 · Phone: (314) 423-1900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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American Trade School is a private for-profit trade school in Saint Ann, Missouri offering HVAC training programs.
American Trade School has a 71.7% completion rate, near the Missouri state average of 69.3%, and median earnings of $47,161 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at American Trade School is $21,380, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid. About 67.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $39,180 | $59,950 | $74,610 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 41 | $39,294 | $33,687 | $15,040 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
American Trade School is a private for-profit trade campus located in Saint Ann, Missouri, a large suburb. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. Its accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database, so applicants should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. The campus offers one program family, HVAC schools, with 41 students recorded as completers in federal data.
Looking at outcomes, the completion rate here is 71.7%, close to the Missouri state average of 69.3%, described as near the state average. Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are reported at $47,161. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,380. About 67.7% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus appears geared toward students seeking focused, single-track training in HVAC rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree environment, given its enrollment of 154 undergraduates and single program family. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on specifics like program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for current program details.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
American Trade School offers HVAC schools programs, its only listed program family, with 41 recorded completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database for this campus. Contact the school at (314) 423-1900 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 67.7% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 71.7%, compared to a Missouri state average of 69.3%, which is described as near the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates or contact the school directly.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $47,161, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,380.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
American Trade School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs and funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (314) 423-1900 for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461573, and confirm accreditation directly with the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not directly reported in federal data; program length and schedule details, which would clarify fit for adult learners, are not reported for this campus.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check with the school or your state's HVAC licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach American Trade School by phone at (314) 423-1900 or visit https://www.americantradeschool.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons with other schools are not reported for this campus in federal data. Use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes with nearby HVAC programs.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.