Trade Schools in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 9 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 1,963 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,000 to $30,446, with a median of $16,500 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $44,336 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island, Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln and New England Institute of Technology.

9
Schools
1,963
Graduates last year
$16,500
Median program tuition
$44,336
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 schools in Rhode Island

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Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln

Lincoln, RI

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$33,794
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$39,333
Completion rate
55%
Type
Private nonprofit

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, RI

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Machinist and CNC and Massage Therapy and 2 more
Average net price
$5,861
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Empire Beauty School-Warwick

Providence, RI

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$20,805
Completion rate
66%
Type
Private for-profit

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$37,645
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Rhode Island?

The median published tuition is $16,500 (range $3,000 to $30,446, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island ($3,000), Empire Beauty School-Warwick ($9,498) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island ($12,345). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (4 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 23 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $44,336 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Rhode Island?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Community College of Rhode Island.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.