TradeSchoolROI live data

What's Your
Trade School ROI?

Compare real earnings, real costs, real outcomes in your area.

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We calculate 10-year cumulative earnings based on average starting wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, adjusted for your metro area. We subtract total program tuition to give you a net earnings figure. The trade school path accounts for earlier workforce entry (typically 1-2 years vs 4 years for college), which significantly impacts cumulative earnings. Annual wage growth of 3% is factored in for both paths.
Wage data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program. Tuition and program data are sourced from the College Scorecard, state licensing boards, and verified school listings. Placement rates are from program-reported outcomes. All data is updated quarterly.
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Why Consider Trade School?

Start Earning Sooner

Most trade programs take 6-24 months. You're earning a full salary while college grads still have 2-3 years of tuition ahead.

Less Debt

Average trade school tuition: $10,000-$20,000. Average 4-year college: $80,000+. Many trade programs offer financial aid and employer-sponsored training.

High Demand

The skilled trades face a massive worker shortage. Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs are projected to see 6-11% job growth through 2032.

Imagine what
you can build.