Best Trade Schools in Lynden, Washington (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Lynden. 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 Lynden, 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

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA 36.1 miles away BOC Score 72.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 34.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 273
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,533 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 15.0 miles away BOC Score 69.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 65.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 285
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $58,560 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA 10.9 miles away BOC Score 66.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 36.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 441
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $43,628 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Everett Community College

Everett, WA 66.3 miles away BOC Score 66.5
Tuition $5,032 - $20,451
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37.5%
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 786
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,647 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, WA 73.3 miles away BOC Score 58.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 38.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 1001
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $44,056 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett

Everett, WA 72.7 miles away BOC Score 56.4
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  • Completion rate: 82.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 1811
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,167 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Northwest Indian College

Bellingham, WA 13.6 miles away BOC Score 46.1
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  • Completion rate: 21.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 26
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,696 (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 Washington.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
172.9Contact school for pricing$48,53335%Yes*36 mi
269.4Contact school for pricingNot reported44%Yes*13 mi
366.7Contact school for pricing$43,62836%Yes*11 mi
466.5$5,032 - $20,451$54,64738%Yes*66 mi
558.8Contact school for pricing$44,05639%Yes*73 mi
656.4Contact school for pricing$33,16782%—73 mi
750.7Contact school for pricing$47,476Not reported—65 mi
8Not ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported—11 mi
946.1Contact school for pricing$49,69622%Yes*14 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 Lynden, Washington (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Lynden, Washington (2026) (College Scorecard)Everett Community College $54647; Northwest Indian College $49696; Skagit Valley College $48533; Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building $47476; Peninsula College $44056; Whatcom Community College $43628.Everett Community College$54,647Northwest Indian College$49,696Skagit Valley College$48,533Northwest School of Wooden B...$47,476Peninsula College$44,056Whatcom Community College$43,628
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 Lynden, Washington (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Everett Community College$54,647
Northwest Indian College$49,696
Skagit Valley College$48,533
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building$47,476
Peninsula College$44,056
Whatcom Community College$43,628

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)