Trade program finder
8,677 certificate and associate programs in 10 trades, from welding to CDL. Pick a trade or your state. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
By trade
- Welding & Machining 1024
- HVAC/R 684
- Electrician & Lineworker 646
- Plumbing & Pipefitting 224
- Carpentry 277
- Automotive & Diesel Technician 956
- CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 1309
- Medical Assistant & Allied Health 1526
- Cosmetology & Barbering 1531
- CDL & Truck Driving 328
By state
- Alabama 145
- Alaska 22
- Arizona 182
- Arkansas 158
- California 776
- Colorado 130
- Connecticut 53
- Delaware 24
- District of Columbia 4
- Florida 610
- Georgia 259
- Hawaii 25
- Idaho 61
- Illinois 343
- Indiana 73
- Iowa 124
- Kansas 191
- Kentucky 174
- Louisiana 169
- Maine 53
- Maryland 76
- Massachusetts 94
- Michigan 253
- Minnesota 172
- Mississippi 135
- Missouri 160
- Montana 56
- Nebraska 51
- Nevada 57
- New Hampshire 25
- New Jersey 160
- New Mexico 126
- New York 236
- North Carolina 380
- North Dakota 48
- Ohio 389
- Oklahoma 255
- Oregon 92
- Pennsylvania 377
- Rhode Island 18
- South Carolina 118
- South Dakota 37
- Tennessee 239
- Texas 568
- Utah 124
- Vermont 6
- Virginia 183
- Washington 184
- West Virginia 107
- Wisconsin 164
- Wyoming 39
Frequently asked questions
Which trade programs are listed?
Welding and machining, HVAC/R, electrician and lineworker, plumbing, carpentry, automotive and diesel, CNA and practical nursing, medical assistant and allied health, cosmetology and barbering, and CDL truck driving, grouped by federal CIP program codes.
Are costs exact?
Tuition and net price are school-wide yearly figures from College Scorecard. Short programs often cost a different amount, so ask the school for the total program cost before you enroll.
How do I pay for trade school?
Start with the FAFSA (Pell can cover eligible programs at accredited schools), then look at trade scholarships, WIOA training funds and apprenticeships.