Rhode Island may be the smallest U.S. state, but it has a strong demand for skilled workers in healthcare, manufacturing, marine trades, and construction. Trade schools here offer hands-on programs that prepare students for high-paying jobs in less than two years. Many schools partner with local employers to offer internships, apprenticeships, and career placement.
Whether you live in Providence, Warwick, or Newport, you can find accredited programs designed to match your career goals.
Best Trade Schools in Rhode Island
We could not confirm enough colleges teaching this subject within range of this
location, so the list below shows nearby institutions instead. Confirm with each
school that it offers the program before you apply.
How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention.
Advertising plays no part.
This page lists 4 schools, closest group first, then ordered by
BOC Score with the highest at the top.
4 of them carry a score.
LOCAL RANK
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
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#1
New England Institute of Technology
📍
East Greenwich, RI
•In-state option•BOC Score
62.3
Tuition$37,275 - $48,543
Contact
One New England Tech Boulevard East Greenwich, RI 02818-1205
Compare accredited trade schools in 8 Rhode Island cities. Each city page lists the closest local schools with tuition, median graduate earnings, and the trades hiring nearby.
New England Institute of Technology is highly rated for skilled trades, technology, and healthcare programs. CCRI is also a strong option for affordable, accredited training.
Are Rhode Island community colleges considered trade schools?
Yes. Community colleges like CCRI offer hands-on, career-focused training that prepares students for trade and technical careers.
What trades are in demand in Rhode Island in 2025?
HVAC techs, welders, electricians, nurses, marine technicians, and IT specialists are in demand.
Rhode Island trade schools combine small class sizes, real-world training, and strong career support, making them a smart choice for anyone seeking a skilled career.
Outcome figures such as graduation, completion, and job placement rates are reported by schools and by federal data sources, reflect prior student cohorts, and are not a prediction or promise of future results. Individual outcomes may vary.
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.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
