Best Trade Schools in Springboro, Ohio (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Springboro. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Ohio.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Springboro, Ohio

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.

#1

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH 12.7 miles away BOC Score 74.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 80.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 599
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $78,870 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Butler Technology and Career Development Schools

Monroe, OH 13.3 miles away BOC Score 69.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 81.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 1346
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,443 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Kettering College

Kettering, OH 9.4 miles away BOC Score 64.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 115
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $80,027 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Warren County Career Center

Lebanon, OH 8.9 miles away BOC Score 62.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 79.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 468
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $61,215 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton

Dayton, OH 5.3 miles away BOC Score 55.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 80.5%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 83
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $27,631 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH 6.9 miles away BOC Score 45.7
Tuition $7,491 - $19,407
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 28.0%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 54
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $70,785 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Dayton School of Medical Massage

Dayton, OH 9.1 miles away BOC Score 37.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 73.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 512
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $27,958 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Fortis College-Centerville

Centerville, OH 8.1 miles away BOC Score 22.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 42.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 262
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,591 (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 Ohio.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
169.7Contact school for pricing$59,44381%—13 mi
262.3Contact school for pricing$61,21580%—9 mi
359.0Contact school for pricingNot reportedNot reportedYes*10 mi
455.1Contact school for pricing$27,63181%—5 mi
537.5Contact school for pricing$27,95873%—9 mi
622.0Contact school for pricing$51,59143%—8 mi
7Not ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported—9 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Ohio are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Ohio 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 Springboro, Ohio (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Springboro, Ohio (2026) (College Scorecard)Warren County Career Center $61215; Butler Technology and Career Development Schools $59443; Fortis College-Centerville $51591; Dayton School of Medical Massage $27958; Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton $27631.Warren County Career Center$61,215Butler Technology and Career...$59,443Fortis College-Centerville$51,591Dayton School of Medical Mas...$27,958Creative Images Institute of...$27,631
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 Springboro, Ohio (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Warren County Career Center$61,215
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools$59,443
Fortis College-Centerville$51,591
Dayton School of Medical Massage$27,958
Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton$27,631

Ohio Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

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

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%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Tower Technician8.6%
Electrician9.5%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Gunsmith2.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
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%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
EKG Technician3.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Optician2.9%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
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%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%
Personal Trainer11.9%

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)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
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.

Next Steps

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)