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Trade schools in Michigan
College Scorecard lists 31 schools in Michigan that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 14 electrical, 19 HVAC, 6 plumbing, 12 construction trades, 8 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton | Canton | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 179 | $18,081 | $28,897 | Apply |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 140 | $2,736 | $13,528 | Apply |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 109 | $3,112 | $13,454 | Apply |
| Alpena Community College | Alpena | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 92 | $5,430 | $14,139 | Apply |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 89 | $4,270 | $11,744 | Apply |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC, Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 81 | $4,100 | $14,420 | Apply |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC, Construction management | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's | Public | 70 | $15,012 | $29,226 | Apply |
| Jackson College | Jackson | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 69 | $7,680 | $21,883 | Apply |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids | Construction management | Bachelor's, Certificate | Public | 54 | $15,736 | $28,646 | Apply |
| Delta College | University Center | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 44 | $4,910 | $18,250 | Apply |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | Construction management | Bachelor's, Graduate certificate, Master's | Public | 35 | $17,004 | $32,365 | Apply |
| Dorsey College-Wayne | Wayne | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 31 | $17,640 | $37,082 | Apply |
| Dorsey College-Roseville | Roseville | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 28 | $17,640 | $32,406 | Apply |
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 16 | $6,236 | $14,879 | Apply |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC, Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 15 | $3,220 | $10,996 | Apply |
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute | Plainwell | Construction trades | Certificate | Public | 14 | $8,805 | $17,057 | Apply |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 11 | $17,256 | $33,710 | Apply |
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 11 | $5,370 | $16,309 | Apply |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield | Construction management | Bachelor's, Graduate certificate, Master's | Nonprofit | 9 | $45,840 | $61,454 | Apply |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 9 | $19,982 | $35,364 | Apply |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 8 | $3,996 | $14,040 | Apply |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 7 | $6,073 | $13,185 | Apply |
| Dorsey College-Saginaw | Saginaw | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 7 | $17,640 | $37,269 | Apply |
| Macomb Community College | Warren | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing | Certificate | Public | 5 | $3,745 | $13,418 | Apply |
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven | Woodhaven | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 3 | $17,640 | $36,419 | Apply |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 2 | $3,652 | $11,615 | Apply |
| Abcott Institute | Southfield | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 2 | $29,900 | $50,904 | Apply |
| Mott Community College | Flint | Electrical, Construction trades | Certificate | Public | 1 | $7,009 | $28,845 | Apply |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor | Electrical | Associate | Public | 0 | $4,488 | $15,437 | Apply |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 0 | $17,640 | $34,440 | Apply |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | Construction management | Master's | Public | 0 | $15,954 | $30,098 | 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 Michigan graduate the most students?
Universal Technical Institute-Canton in Canton had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 179, then Washtenaw Community College with 140.1
How much does trade school cost in Michigan?
Public schools on the list charge a median $5,430 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $17,640 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
26 of the 31 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 15 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 Michigan?
Of the five trades on this site, plumbers have the highest median pay in Michigan, $38.56 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $38.56 | 6 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| General Contractors | $37.59 | 17 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $36.67 | 14 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.26 | 19 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $28.62 | 12 | 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, Michigan, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)