Best Trade Schools in Cheney, Washington (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

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

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Compare Trade Schools Near Cheney, Washington

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

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA 14.7 miles away BOC Score 76.4
Tuition $55,480 - $73,178
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 81.7%
  • Graduation rate: 86.6%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 29
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $80,896 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Northwest HVAC/R Training Center

Spokane, WA 15.0 miles away BOC Score 73.5
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 87.1%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 180
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,707 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA 16.2 miles away BOC Score 68.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 35.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 83
  • Annual completions: 1838
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,567 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA 19.7 miles away BOC Score 63.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 69.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 28
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $61,291 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 0.1 miles away BOC Score 59.3
Tuition $8,586 - $25,959
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 90.8%
  • Graduation rate: 45.3%
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 359
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,781 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Studio Beauty School

Spokane Valley, WA 18.5 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 85.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 215
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $22,376 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

International Beauty Education Center

Airway Heights, WA 10.7 miles away BOC Score 58.6
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  • 12832 West Sunset Highway Airway Heights, WA 99001-0000
  • (509) 475-2951
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 78.5%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 332
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $23,414 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, WA 14.0 miles away BOC Score 58.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 31.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 202
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $44,489 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Carrington College-Spokane

Spokane, WA 19.4 miles away BOC Score 51.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 43.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 131
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $39,064 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane

Spokane Valley, WA 21.2 miles away BOC Score 38.7
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  • 15303 East Sprague Avenue, Suite C Spokane Valley, WA 99037-5041
  • (509) 924-7454
Key stats
  • Completion rate: 60.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 128
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,408 (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 Washington.
# School BOC Score (0–100) Tuition Median grad earnings (all majors) Graduation rate Online Distance
1 73.5 Contact school for pricing $60,707 87% — 15 mi
2 68.4 Contact school for pricing $52,567 35% Yes* 16 mi
3 59.1 Contact school for pricing $22,376 85% — 18 mi
4 58.6 Contact school for pricing $23,414 78% — 11 mi
5 58.1 Contact school for pricing $44,489 31% Yes* 14 mi
6 51.2 Contact school for pricing $39,064 44% Yes* 19 mi
7 38.7 Contact school for pricing $33,408 61% — 21 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Washington are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Washington 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 Cheney, Washington (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Cheney, Washington (2026) (College Scorecard) Northwest HVAC/R Training Center $60707; Spokane Community College $52567; Spokane Falls Community College $44489; Carrington College-Spokane $39064; Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane $33408; International Beauty Education Center $23414.Northwest HVAC/R Training Ce... $60,707Spokane Community College $52,567Spokane Falls Community Coll... $44,489Carrington College-Spokane $39,064Paul Mitchell the School-Spo... $33,408International Beauty Educati... $23,414
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 Cheney, Washington (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Northwest HVAC/R Training Center$60,707
Spokane Community College$52,567
Spokane Falls Community College$44,489
Carrington College-Spokane$39,064
Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane$33,408
International Beauty Education Center$23,414

Washington Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber 4.5%
Carpenter 4.5%
Welder 2.2%
Construction Worker 7.3%
Flooring Installer 9.5%

Construction Management & Inspection

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager 8.7%
Home Inspector -0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker 6.6%
Electrician 9.5%
Tower Technician 8.6%
Wind Turbine Technician 49.9%
HVAC Technician 8.1%
Solar Installer 42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) 4.0%
Gunsmith 2.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator 3.6%
Diesel Technician 2.4%
CNC Machinist 0.0%
Truck Driver (CDL) 4.0%
Maintenance Technician 3.8%
Auto Mechanic 4.2%
Automotive Technician 4.2%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician 5.2%
Medical Assistant 12.5%
Mental Health Technician 20.0%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2.3%
Patient Care Technician 2.3%
Home Health Aide 17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer 13.0%
Radiologic Technologist 4.3%
EKG Technician 3.0%
Surgical Technologist 4.5%
Pharmacy Technician 6.4%
Sterile Processing Technician 10.0%
Dental Assistant 6.4%
Optician 2.9%
Phlebotomy Technician 5.6%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist 7.1%
Medical Office Administrator 4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Massage Therapist 15.4%
Occupational Therapy Assistant 19.2%
Personal Trainer 11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide 2.8%

Animal Care & Training

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician 9.1%
Dog Trainer 5.1%
Veterinary Assistant 8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician 6.7%
Beauty Professional 5.6%
Cosmetologist 5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef 7.1%
Pastry Chef 7.1%

Business & Legal Support

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter -0.3%
Paralegal 0.2%
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 Statistics May 2025
Employment Projections U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) 2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) U.S. Department of Education latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) U.S. Department of Education latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) latest release (updated 2025-10-25)