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Trade and career schools in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 15 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 2,369 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 75% (rank 3 of 53 states), median graduate debt $10,920, and 55% of campuses are for-profit.
15campuses
2,369credentials / yr
75%avg completion
$10,920median graduate debt
$43,418median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
CDL / truck driving schools
5 campuses · $44,246 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
3 campuses · $17,801 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
3 campuses · $46,660 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
3 campuses · $40,220 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
2 campuses · $35,600 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
2 campuses · $29,043 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
2 campuses EMT & paramedic training
2 campuses · $50,519 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
1 campuses Construction trades programs
1 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
1 campuses · $26,084 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses · $59,920 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
1 campuses · $17,698 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
1 campuses · $39,057 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
1 campuses · $23,611 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
1 campuses Nail technician schools
1 campuses · $17,801 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
1 campuses · $24,990 yr-1 pay Plumbing schools
1 campuses Radiology & sonography programs
1 campuses · $52,145 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
1 campuses · $50,519 yr-1 pay
5 campuses · $44,246 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
3 campuses · $17,801 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
3 campuses · $46,660 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
3 campuses · $40,220 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
2 campuses · $35,600 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
2 campuses · $29,043 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
2 campuses EMT & paramedic training
2 campuses · $50,519 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
1 campuses Construction trades programs
1 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
1 campuses · $26,084 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses · $59,920 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
1 campuses · $17,698 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
1 campuses · $39,057 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
1 campuses · $23,611 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
1 campuses Nail technician schools
1 campuses · $17,801 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
1 campuses · $24,990 yr-1 pay Plumbing schools
1 campuses Radiology & sonography programs
1 campuses · $52,145 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
1 campuses · $50,519 yr-1 pay
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island | Pawtucket | for-profit career school | CDL, HVAC | 844 | 81% | $6,333 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln | Lincoln | for-profit career college | LPN, Medical assistant, Massage therapy, Dental assisting | 424 | 63% | $10,521 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence | non-profit university | Culinary | 244 | not reported | $26,000 |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick | Public community college | Imaging tech, LPN, Medical assistant, Dental hygiene | 198 | 26% | $10,920 |
| New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich | non-profit college | Auto tech, Medical assistant, Electrician, Plumbing | 195 | not reported | $16,668 |
| Empire Beauty School-Warwick | Providence | for-profit career school | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 126 | 88% | $10,231 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston | Cranston | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 114 | 78% | $11,000 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island | Cranston | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 99 | 79% | $13,000 |
| MotoRing Technical Training Institute | East Providence | for-profit career college | Electrician | 90 | 95% | $9,500 |
| IYRS School of Technology & Trades | Newport | non-profit career school | Auto tech | 34 | 92% | $9,500 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol | non-profit university | EMT / paramedic | 1 | not reported | $26,940 |
| DATTCO Inc | Cranston | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| DATTCO Inc | Pascoag | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| International CDL LLC | Johnston | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| New England Tractor trailer training of Mass, Inc-Pawtucket | Pawtucket | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.