Trade Schools in Rhode Island
39 programs at 11 schools · Average earnings $38,199/yr
Programs Analyzed
39
Schools
11
Avg Grad Earnings
$38,199/yr
Avg Score
55/100
Highest Earning Programs in Rhode Island
Top 10 trade programs by first-year graduate earnings in Rhode Island.
| Program | School | Earnings | Score | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | New England Institute of Technology | $73,631/yr | 67 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Community College of Rhode Island | $66,988/yr | 82 | Moderate |
| Dental Assisting | Community College of Rhode Island | $58,860/yr | 66 | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Community College of Rhode Island | $58,304/yr | 68 | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | New England Institute of Technology | $56,860/yr | 53 | Resilient |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Community College of Rhode Island | $54,495/yr | 65 | Resilient |
| Practical Nursing | Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln | $54,390/yr | 69 | AI-Proof |
| Environmental Technology | New England Institute of Technology | $53,135/yr | 49 | Resilient |
| Ground Transportation | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island | $51,761/yr | 74 | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | IYRS School of Technology & Trades | $45,663/yr | 61 | AI-Proof |
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (8)
Healthcare (16)
Engineering & Technology (3)
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (1)
Personal Services (5)
Business & Office (1)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1)
Education (1)
Arts & Design (2)
Other Programs (1)
Skilled Trades (8 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island Pawtucket |
74 | $51,761/yr | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Installation | MotoRing Technical Training Institute East Providence |
62 | $43,145/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | IYRS School of Technology & Trades Newport |
61 | $45,663/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | MotoRing Technical Training Institute East Providence |
55 | $34,078/yr | AI-Proof |
| HVAC Technology | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island Pawtucket |
52 | $42,532/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
51 | $39,026/yr | AI-Proof |
| Plumbing | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
50 | $40,744/yr | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Repair Technology | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
46 | $40,288/yr | AI-Proof |
Healthcare (16 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
82 | $66,988/yr | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln Lincoln |
69 | $54,390/yr | AI-Proof |
| Allied Health Professions | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
68 | $58,304/yr | Resilient |
| Nursing | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
67 | $73,631/yr | Moderate |
| Dental Assisting | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
66 | $58,860/yr | Resilient |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
65 | $54,495/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
65 | $37,087/yr | Resilient |
| Health Administration | Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln Lincoln |
61 | $29,888/yr | Moderate |
| Dental Assisting | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
60 | $32,490/yr | Resilient |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
58 | $34,786/yr | Resilient |
| Health Administration | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
56 | $33,559/yr | Moderate |
| Medical Assisting | Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln Lincoln |
56 | $30,787/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
55 | $40,562/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
53 | $56,860/yr | Resilient |
| Dental Assisting | Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln Lincoln |
48 | $30,560/yr | Resilient |
| Massage Therapy | Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln Lincoln |
39 | $20,737/yr | Resilient |
Engineering & Technology (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
52 | $33,781/yr | Exposed |
| Environmental Technology | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
49 | $53,135/yr | Resilient |
| Industrial Production Technology | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
45 | $41,970/yr | Resilient |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
65 | $30,219/yr | Resilient |
Personal Services (5 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence |
58 | $27,514/yr | AI-Proof |
| Culinary Arts | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence |
56 | $27,514/yr | AI-Proof |
| Cosmetology | Empire Beauty School-Warwick Providence |
43 | $18,639/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island Cranston |
42 | $16,464/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston Cranston |
42 | $16,082/yr | Resilient |
Business & Office (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
72 | $36,468/yr | Moderate |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
44 | $38,126/yr | Resilient |
Education (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
34 | $25,867/yr | Moderate |
Arts & Design (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich |
36 | $26,282/yr | Moderate |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
35 | $18,544/yr | Resilient |
Other Programs (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick |
44 | $27,952/yr | AI-Proof |
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About This Data
This page shows 39 trade and vocational programs at 11 schools in Rhode Island using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research.
Programs are grouped by field of study with Skilled Trades listed first. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and career path analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research.
Last updated 2026.