Best Trade Schools in Mesquite, Nevada (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

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Compare Trade Schools Near Mesquite, Nevada

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 10 schools within 73 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 10 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Touro University Nevada

Henderson, NV 72.2 miles away BOC Score 96.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 68
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $122,145 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 70.6 miles away BOC Score 63.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 83.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 310
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $69,646 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics

Las Vegas, NV 71.5 miles away BOC Score 62.8
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  • 6111 S. Buffalo Drive, Suite 170 & 260 Las Vegas, NV 89113
  • (801) 828-0168
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 380
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $37,284 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Avalon Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 71.5 miles away BOC Score 55.1
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  • 2650 South Decatur Boulevard Suites 1, 6, 8-10 Las Vegas, NV 89102-0046
  • (702) 478-4599
Key stats
  • Completion rate: 83.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 357
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,261 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Nevada State University

Henderson, NV 72.0 miles away BOC Score 50.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 32.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 171
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $73,626 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Casal Institute of Nevada

Las Vegas, NV 73.2 miles away BOC Score 48.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 69.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 512
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $30,042 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Carrington College-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 71.3 miles away BOC Score 42.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49.8%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 171
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $39,609 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Nevada Career Institute

Las Vegas, NV 68.1 miles away BOC Score 35.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 51.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 172
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,064 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Milan Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 72.7 miles away BOC Score 28.1
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  • 2250 South Rancho Drive Suite 205 Las Vegas, NV 89102-4456
  • (702) 671-4242
Key stats
  • Completion rate: 51.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 227
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $29,355 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

United Education Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 72.0 miles away BOC Score 23.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 49.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1114
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,652 (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 Nevada.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
163.2Contact school for pricing$69,64683%—71 mi
262.8Contact school for pricing$37,284Not reported—72 mi
355.1Contact school for pricing$33,26184%—72 mi
448.4Contact school for pricing$30,04270%—73 mi
542.1Contact school for pricing$39,60950%—71 mi
635.4Contact school for pricing$48,06452%—68 mi
728.1Contact school for pricing$29,35552%—73 mi
823.8Contact school for pricing$33,65250%—72 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Nevada are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Nevada 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 Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Mesquite, Nevada (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Mesquite, Nevada (2026) (College Scorecard)Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas $69646; Nevada Career Institute $48064; Carrington College-Las Vegas $39609; Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics $37284; United Education Institute-Las Vegas $33652; Avalon Institute-Las Vegas $33261.Aviation Institute of Mainte...$69,646Nevada Career Institute$48,064Carrington College-Las Vegas$39,609Medspa Academies-National In...$37,284United Education Institute-L...$33,652Avalon Institute-Las Vegas$33,261
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 Mesquite, Nevada (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas$69,646
Nevada Career Institute$48,064
Carrington College-Las Vegas$39,609
Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics$37,284
United Education Institute-Las Vegas$33,652
Avalon Institute-Las Vegas$33,261

Nevada Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

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

Construction Management & Inspection

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

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Tower Technician8.6%
Electrician9.5%
Solar Installer42.1%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
HVAC Technician8.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Gunsmith2.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Maintenance Technician3.8%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
EKG Technician3.0%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Optician2.9%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

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)