Best Trade Schools in Holland, Michigan

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How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#3

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 17.4 miles away BOC Score 65.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 67.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 1223
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,491 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

French Academy of Cosmetology

Spring Lake, MI 21.9 miles away BOC Score 57.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 99
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $27,237 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 25.9 miles away BOC Score 41.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 19.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 1119
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,887 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Ross College-Grand Rapids North

Grand Rapids, MI 25.7 miles away BOC Score 32.5
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 55.7%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 254
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $32,987 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Empire Beauty School-Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI 26.2 miles away BOC Score 30.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 58.7%
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 246
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $26,668 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Michigan.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
1Not ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reportedYes*24 mi
268.1Contact school for pricingNot reported82%4 mi
357.9Contact school for pricing$27,237Not reported22 mi
441.4Contact school for pricing$49,88720%Yes*26 mi
534.3Contact school for pricing$32,987Not reported24 mi
632.5Contact school for pricing$32,98756%26 mi
730.8Contact school for pricing$26,66859%26 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Michigan are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Michigan is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Annual Wage by Trade - Holland, MI's most-employed trades
Median annual wage by trade in Holland, MI, BLS OEWS May 2025Plumbers $80190; Electricians $76270; HVAC technicians $60850; Culinary workers $60070; Dental assistants $48820.Plumbers$80,190Electricians$76,270HVAC technicians$60,850Culinary workers$60,070Dental assistants$48,820
Trades ranked by local employment (BLS QCEW); wages are median annual pay (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; metro area where reported, otherwise statewide).
Median annual wage by trade in Holland, MI
TradeMedian annual wage
Plumbers$80,190
Electricians$76,270
HVAC technicians$60,850
Culinary workers$60,070
Dental assistants$48,820
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Holland, Michigan
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Holland, Michigan (College Scorecard)Grand Rapids Community College $49887; Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood $32987; Ross College-Grand Rapids North $32987; French Academy of Cosmetology $27237; Empire Beauty School-Michigan $26668.Grand Rapids Community College$49,887Ross Medical Education Cente...$32,987Ross College-Grand Rapids No...$32,987French Academy of Cosmetology$27,237Empire Beauty School-Michigan$26,668
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Holland, Michigan
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Grand Rapids Community College$49,887
Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood$32,987
Ross College-Grand Rapids North$32,987
French Academy of Cosmetology$27,237
Empire Beauty School-Michigan$26,668

Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Holland

Among the Holland, MI area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $48,820 to $80,190 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. Typical culinary worker training runs 1-2 years (culinary school or apprenticeship) (TradeCareerPath program data).

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Michigan Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Carpenter4.5%
Welder2.2%
Construction Worker7.3%
Flooring Installer9.5%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%
Dog Trainer5.1%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Paralegal0.2%
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.


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About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)