Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Raleigh. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in North Carolina.
Ask each school about tuition, schedules, and embedded certifications (EPA 608, NCCER, ASE)
Top Trade Schools in Raleigh
#1
College of the Albemarle
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Elizabeth City, NC
•In-state option
Located in Elizabeth City, NC College of the Albemarle is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Beauty Cosmetology, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Located in Polkton, NC South Piedmont Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Located in Boone, NC Appalachian State University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Construction Manager, Criminal Justice, and Database Management.
Located in Asheville, NC Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Beauty Cosmetology.
Located in Wilson, NC Barton College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice and Art and Design Foundations.
Located in Washington, NC Beaufort County Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Beauty Cosmetology. The campus serves roughly 1,560 learners.
Located in Belmont, NC Belmont Abbey College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Data Analytics Technology, and Facilities Management. The campus serves roughly 1,454 learners.
Located in Greensboro, NC Bennett College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include career-aligned certificates and diplomas. The campus serves roughly 191 learners.
Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. State data (North Carolina). Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
Meet the author:Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.
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