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Trade schools in Nevada
College Scorecard lists 7 schools in Nevada that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 6 electrical, 5 HVAC, 3 plumbing, 3 construction trades, 1 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Training Institute | Las Vegas | Electrical, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | For-profit | 319 | Apply | ||
| United Education Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Electrical, HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 130 | $21,500 | $34,620 | Apply |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 82 | $3,502 | $13,632 | Apply |
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 55 | $4,575 | $14,106 | Apply |
| Great Basin College | Elko | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 52 | $4,200 | $15,215 | Apply |
| Western Nevada College | Carson City | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate, Bachelor's | Public | 7 | $4,445 | $16,585 | Apply |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Construction management | Bachelor's, Master's | Public | 0 | $10,279 | $19,471 | 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 Nevada graduate the most students?
Advanced Training Institute in Las Vegas had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 319, then United Education Institute-Las Vegas with 130.1
How much does trade school cost in Nevada?
Public schools on the list charge a median $4,445 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $21,500 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
6 of the 7 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 4 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 Nevada?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Nevada, $39.42 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.42 | 4 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $35.37 | 6 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $29.62 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.09 | 5 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $24.56 | 3 | 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, Nevada, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)