7 trade schools · Rhode Island
Trade schools in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 7 trade schools in our data (0 public, 6 for-profit), and 13 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $16,148.
Programs by trade in Rhode Island
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
All 7 trade schools in Rhode Island
Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.
| School | Type | Students | Tuition (2025-26) | Avg net price | Completion rate | Earnings 10 yrs after entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLECTIV Academy-CranstonCranston | For-profit trade school | 102 | $16,148 | $19,875 | 88% | $37,597 |
| Empire Beauty School-WarwickProvidence | For-profit trade school | 107 | $15,000 | $20,805 | 66% | $30,533 |
| IYRS School of Technology & TradesNewport | Nonprofit trade school | 68 | $26,915 | $24,090 | 93% | $62,752 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-LincolnLincoln | For-profit trade school | 659 | $32,594 | $33,794 | 59% | $40,974 |
| MotoRing Technical Training InstituteEast Providence | For-profit trade school | 124 | $23,150 | $35,534 | 91% | $50,283 |
| New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode IslandPawtucket | For-profit trade school | 646 | $12,695 | $15,232 | 75% | $57,895 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode IslandCranston | For-profit trade school | 181 | $14,500 | $17,706 | 80% | $17,963 |
Colleges in Rhode Island with the most trade programs
- Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick: 9 trade fields
- New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich: 8 trade fields
- Roger Williams University, Bristol: 3 trade fields
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence, Providence: 1 trade fields
- Providence College, Providence: 1 trade fields
- Johnson & Wales University-Online, Providence: 1 trade fields
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Rhode Island?
7 schools in Rhode Island mostly award certificates, and 13 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Rhode Island?
The median trade school in Rhode Island charges $16,148 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.
Colleges in Rhode Island · All trades
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.