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 – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 10 schools within 21 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 10 of them carry a score.

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 this ranking and never change it. 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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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.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
173.5Contact school for pricing$60,70787%—15 mi
268.4Contact school for pricing$52,56735%Yes*16 mi
359.1Contact school for pricing$22,37685%—18 mi
458.6Contact school for pricing$23,41478%—11 mi
558.1Contact school for pricing$44,48931%Yes*14 mi
651.2Contact school for pricing$39,06444%Yes*19 mi
738.7Contact school for pricing$33,40861%—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

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

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%
Electrician9.5%
Tower Technician8.6%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
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%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
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%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
EKG Technician3.0%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Optician2.9%
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)
Massage Therapist15.4%
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

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)