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Trade schools in Rhode Island
College Scorecard lists 4 schools in Rhode Island that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 2 electrical, 1 HVAC, 1 plumbing, 1 construction trades, 2 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island | Pawtucket | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 103 | $12,695 | $19,740 | Apply |
| MotoRing Technical Training Institute | East Providence | Electrical | Certificate | For-profit | 90 | $23,150 | $39,280 | Apply |
| New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, Construction management | Associate, Master's | Nonprofit | 67 | $38,325 | $52,546 | Apply |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol | Construction management | Bachelor's, Master's | Nonprofit | 58 | $45,978 | $66,939 | 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 Rhode Island graduate the most students?
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island in Pawtucket had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 103, then MotoRing Technical Training Institute with 90.1
How much does trade school cost in Rhode Island?
for-profit schools charge a median $17,923 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
2 of the 4 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 Rhode Island?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Rhode Island, $47.40 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $47.40 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $36.77 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $35.62 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $32.39 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $29.63 | 1 | 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, Rhode Island, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)