Best Trade Schools in East Wenatchee, Washington (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near East Wenatchee. 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 East Wenatchee, 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

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA 87.9 miles away BOC Score 73.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 34.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 688
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $64,079 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 51.0 miles away BOC Score 66.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 39.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 405
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,868 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Perry Technical Institute

Yakima, WA 59.6 miles away BOC Score 65.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 77.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 985
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $63,923 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Renton Technical College

Renton, WA 88.7 miles away BOC Score 63.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 50.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 901
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $56,466 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 30.8 miles away BOC Score 60.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 51.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 726
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $63,444 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Green River College

Auburn, WA 89.0 miles away BOC Score 56.8
Tuition $4,711 - $22,040
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40.0%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 1441
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,643 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA 58.7 miles away BOC Score 55.9
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  • South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, WA 98907-2520
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 31.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 325
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,006 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA 2.8 miles away BOC Score 54.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 41.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 139
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,108 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA 72.3 miles away BOC Score 50.5
Tuition $20,928 - $31,209
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46.3%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 40
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,898 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy

Yakima, WA 58.8 miles away BOC Score 25.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 37.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 51
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $31,183 (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 73.6 Contact school for pricing $64,079 35% Yes* 88 mi
2 66.7 Contact school for pricing $48,868 39% Yes* 51 mi
3 65.3 Contact school for pricing $63,923 78% — 60 mi
4 63.3 Contact school for pricing $56,466 50% Yes* 89 mi
5 56.8 $4,711 - $22,040 $60,643 40% — 89 mi
6 55.9 Contact school for pricing $51,006 31% — 59 mi
7 54.1 Contact school for pricing $52,108 41% — 3 mi
8 25.7 Contact school for pricing $31,183 37% — 59 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 East Wenatchee, Washington (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in East Wenatchee, Washington (2026) (College Scorecard) Bellevue College $64079; Perry Technical Institute $63923; Green River College $60643; Renton Technical College $56466; Wenatchee Valley College $52108; Yakima Valley College $51006.Bellevue College $64,079Perry Technical Institute $63,923Green River College $60,643Renton Technical College $56,466Wenatchee Valley College $52,108Yakima Valley College $51,006
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 East Wenatchee, Washington (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Bellevue College$64,079
Perry Technical Institute$63,923
Green River College$60,643
Renton Technical College$56,466
Wenatchee Valley College$52,108
Yakima Valley College$51,006

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)