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Trade schools in District of Columbia
College Scorecard lists 1 schools in District of Columbia that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 1 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the District of Columbia | Washington | Construction management | Associate, Bachelor's | Public | 1 | $8,636 | $17,908 |
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 District of Columbia graduate the most students?
University of the District of Columbia in Washington had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 1.1
How much does trade school cost in District of Columbia?
Public schools on the list charge a median $8,636 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
0 of the 1 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 District of Columbia?
Of the five trades on this site, plumbers have the highest median pay in District of Columbia, $48.57 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $48.57 | 0 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| General Contractors | $41.60 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $40.57 | 0 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $37.97 | 0 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $29.69 | 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, District of Columbia, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)