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Trade schools in Indiana
College Scorecard lists 10 schools in Indiana that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 3 electrical, 3 HVAC, 2 plumbing, 4 construction trades, 4 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 1,337 | $5,154 | $14,023 | Apply |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | For-profit | 117 | $37,767 | $35,419 | Apply |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 116 | $10,258 | $25,226 | Apply |
| Ball State University | Muncie | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 48 | $11,082 | $26,787 | Apply |
| Vincennes University | Vincennes | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 41 | $7,126 | $21,121 | Apply |
| Fortis College-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 18 | $15,929 | $34,366 | Apply |
| Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies | Fort Wayne | Construction management | Certificate | Nonprofit | 12 | $9,576 | $27,179 | Apply |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Construction trades | Certificate | Public | 1 | $10,762 | $23,997 | Apply |
| University of Evansville | Evansville | Construction trades | Bachelor's | Nonprofit | 0 | $46,014 | $58,793 | Apply |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | Fort Wayne | Construction management | Certificate | Nonprofit | 0 | $32,459 | $47,555 | 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 Indiana graduate the most students?
Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 1,337, then Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis with 117.1
How much does trade school cost in Indiana?
Public schools on the list charge a median $10,258 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $26,848 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
7 of the 10 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 3 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 Indiana?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Indiana, $39.68 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.68 | 8 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $36.69 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $32.93 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.05 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $27.88 | 4 | 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, Indiana, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)