Best Trade Schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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Compare Trade Schools Near Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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

Brown University

Providence, RI 12.6 miles away BOC Score 84.6
Tuition $71,412 - $87,648
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 5.4%
  • Graduation rate: 95.7%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 157
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $94,678 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Providence College

Providence, RI 11.3 miles away BOC Score 75.3
Tuition $63,550 - $80,466
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 50.9%
  • Graduation rate: 86.8%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 142
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $83,143 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI 5.5 miles away BOC Score 74.3
Tuition $52,677 - $69,964
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 65.5%
  • Graduation rate: 80.2%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 248
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $90,592 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island

Pawtucket, RI 9.7 miles away BOC Score 61.9
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  • 600 Moshassuck Valley Industrial Hwy Pawtucket, RI 02860
  • (401) 725-1220
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 77.1%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 3284
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $61,966 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI 11.2 miles away BOC Score 60.9
Tuition $11,300 - $27,299
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 91.8%
  • Graduation rate: 47.0%
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 243
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln

Lincoln, RI 4.4 miles away BOC Score 34.9
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 63.7%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 642
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $42,316 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, RI 12.7 miles away BOC Score 33.7
Tuition $42,419 - $60,314
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 88.4%
  • Graduation rate: 55.1%
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 915
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,530 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Johnson & Wales University-Online

Providence, RI 12.7 miles away BOC Score 28.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 216
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,530 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

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 Rhode Island.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
161.9Contact school for pricing$61,96677%10 mi
234.9Contact school for pricing$42,31664%4 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Rhode Island are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Rhode Island 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 - Providence-Warwick, RI-MA's most-employed trades
Median annual wage by trade in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, BLS OEWS May 2025Radiologic technologists $85740; Medical assistants $47020; Phlebotomy technicians $46430; Nursing assistants $46330; Patient care technicians $46330.Radiologic technologists$85,740Medical assistants$47,020Phlebotomy technicians$46,430Nursing assistants$46,330Patient care technicians$46,330
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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
TradeMedian annual wage
Radiologic technologists$85,740
Medical assistants$47,020
Phlebotomy technicians$46,430
Nursing assistants$46,330
Patient care technicians$46,330
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island (College Scorecard)New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island $61966; Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln $42316.New England Tractor Trailer ...$61,966Lincoln Technical Institute-...$42,316
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 Woonsocket, Rhode Island
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island$61,966
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln$42,316

Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Woonsocket

Among the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $46,330 to $85,740 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. Typical medical assistant training runs 9-12 months (certificate or diploma) (TradeCareerPath program data).

Trade Schools in Nearby Cities

Rhode Island Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

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

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 Assistant8.7%
Veterinary Technician9.1%
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.


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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)