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Trade schools in Delaware
College Scorecard lists 3 schools in Delaware that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 1 electrical, 3 HVAC, 1 plumbing, 1 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polytech Adult Education | Woodside | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 43 | $1,545 | |
| Dawn Career Institute LLC | Newark | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 30 | $15,795 | $19,112 |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Dover | HVAC, Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 22 | $5,445 | $14,498 |
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 Delaware graduate the most students?
Polytech Adult Education in Woodside had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 43, then Dawn Career Institute LLC with 30.1
How much does trade school cost in Delaware?
Public schools on the list charge a median $3,495 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $15,795 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
3 of the 3 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 1 offers an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Delaware?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Delaware, $38.99 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $38.99 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $31.11 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $30.63 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.96 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $28.58 | 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, Delaware, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)