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Trade schools in Connecticut
College Scorecard lists 9 schools in Connecticut that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 7 electrical, 3 HVAC, 3 plumbing, 2 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter & Chester Institute | Bridgeport | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 344 | $13,748 | $28,576 | Apply |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton | Shelton | Electrical | Certificate | For-profit | 128 | $33,395 | $44,659 | Apply |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor | East Windsor | Electrical | Certificate | For-profit | 125 | $37,766 | $40,221 | Apply |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain | New Britain | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | For-profit | 102 | $35,621 | $42,516 | Apply |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden | Hamden | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 95 | $14,337 | $28,442 | Apply |
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain | Construction management | Bachelor's, Graduate certificate, Master's | Public | 74 | $13,050 | $25,348 | Apply |
| Industrial Management Training Institute | Waterbury | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 60 | $22,227 | $46,004 | Website |
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain | Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 27 | $5,338 | $17,211 | Apply |
| American Institute-West Hartford | West Hartford | Electrical | Certificate | For-profit | 0 | $19,495 | $23,499 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Connecticut graduate the most students?
Porter & Chester Institute in Bridgeport had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 344, then Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton with 128.1
How much does trade school cost in Connecticut?
Public schools on the list charge a median $9,194 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $22,227 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
8 of the 9 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 2 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Connecticut?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Connecticut, $44.36 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $44.36 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $37.28 | 7 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $37.16 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.83 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $29.84 | 0 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Connecticut, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)