{"id":1079,"date":"2019-08-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/blog\/uncategorized\/what-is-trade-school\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T14:05:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T21:05:46","slug":"what-is-trade-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/blog\/skilled-trades\/what-is-trade-school\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Trade School?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Career college, vocational school, technical school and trade school are all postsecondary institutions that prepare students for a specific profession. These schools typically take two years or less to complete and award diplomas, degrees and certificates. Trade schools offer hands-on training in skilled trades like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/blog\/hvacr\/what-is-hvac\/\">HVAC<\/a> maintenance and repair, welding and electrical work.<sup>[1]<\/sup><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/p>\n<h2>Should I Go to Trade School?<\/h2>\n<p>Is trade school right for you? Start by asking yourself these three questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How much money can I spend on or borrow for my education?<sup>[3]<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>What length of study would work best for me, especially if I won\u2019t be working full time while in school?<\/li>\n<li>What do I want to learn, and how will those skills or knowledge transfer into the job market?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These are important considerations because the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/blog\/skilled-trades\/trade-school-beyond\/\">outcomes of trade school<\/a> can be significantly different from the outcomes of traditional college. It comes down to cost and potential student debt, program length and career potential.<sup>[4]<\/sup><\/p>\n<h2>Considerations for Choosing Trade School<\/h2>\n<p>Enter the job market right away, go to college or train at a trade school are some options after high school graduation. Answering the questions below can help you weigh them.<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Does Trade School Cost?<\/h3>\n<p>The cost of trade school varies with the school and program. Trade school programs can cost as little as $1,000 and as much as $30,000.<sup>[5]<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Compared to community college and university, trade school can be less expensive. For example, four-year institutions cost <a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/fastfacts\/display.asp?id=76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$26,000 a year<\/a> in 2016, and two-year colleges cost about $10,000 a year.<sup>[6]<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to consider program length when evaluating the cost of a post-secondary education. Many students these days take <a href=\"https:\/\/studentclearinghouse.org\/blog\/the-new-reality-for-college-students-earning-a-bachelors-degree-takes-5-to-6-years-and-students-attend-multiple-institutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">six years<\/a> instead of four to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree.<sup>[7]<\/sup>\u00a0Studies have found that earning an associate degree can take <a href=\"https:\/\/nscresearchcenter.org\/signaturereport11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 years or longer.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How Long Is Trade School?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/learning-to-be-an-electrician.jpg\" alt=\"learning to be an electrician\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Trade school usually takes two years or less to complete. It can be a relatively quick way to prepare for a career, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/careeroutlook\/2015\/article\/career-planning-for-high-schoolers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">notes the BLS<\/a>.<sup>[8]<\/sup> How long it takes each individual student, however, depends on the particular program and his or her pace of learning.<\/p>\n<h4>Trade School Program Lengths<\/h4>\n<p>Below are some examples of how long specific trade school programs could take to earn a certificate:<\/p>\n<h5>HVAC Technician Training<\/h5>\n<p>Six months of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/programs\/refrigeration-technologies\/\">HVAC training<\/a> for entry level positions as an HVAC\/R service and installation technician, refrigeration service and installation technician or commercial refrigeration technician.<\/p>\n<h5>Electrician Training<\/h5>\n<p>Three months of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/programs\/electrical-applications\/\">electrician training<\/a> for entry-level positions as a maintenance electrician, new construction electrician or power plant field technician.<\/p>\n<h5>Welder Training<\/h5>\n<p>As little as seven months of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/programs\/welding-specialist\/\">welding training<\/a> for entry level jobs in structural welding, pipe and pipeline welding and thin alloy welding for the construction, manufacturing, petroleum and transportation fields.<\/p>\n<p>With trade school, you can learn the skills to work in growing fields like these in less than one year.10<sup>[9]<\/sup><sup>[10]<\/sup><\/p>\n<h3>What Can I Learn in Trade School?<\/h3>\n<p>Trade schools can prepare students for positions in the skilled trades. For example, in HVAC school, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/blog\/hvacr\/will-learn-hvac-school\/\">much of the instruction is usually hands-on<\/a>, with students spending as much or more time in the lab than the classroom.2<\/p>\n<h4>Skilled Trades Job Growth<\/h4>\n<p>Just as important as what you\u2019ll learn is where you could apply those skills in the job market. Check out the projected job growth through 2026 for some careers you could train for in trade school below:<\/p>\n<h5>HVAC Technician<\/h5>\n<p>15 percent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/installation-maintenance-and-repair\/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job growth<\/a> versus the 7 percent national average for all occupations.10<\/p>\n<h5>Pipefitter<\/h5>\n<p>16 percent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job growth<\/a>.<sup>[11]<\/sup><\/p>\n<h5>Ironworker<\/h5>\n<p>13 percent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/structural-iron-and-steel-workers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job growth<\/a>.<sup>[12]<\/sup><\/p>\n<h5>Electrician<\/h5>\n<p>9 percent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/electricians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job growth<\/a>.2<\/p>\n<h5>Solar Panel Installer<\/h5>\n<p>105 percent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/solar-photovoltaic-installers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job growth<\/a>.<sup>[13]<\/sup><\/p>\n<h2>Is Trade School Better than College?<\/h2>\n<p>Trade school and college are two different paths to a career. Which is better depends on how much money you want to spend, time you have to study, and the career you want. When it comes to making a decision about this big investment in your future, it\u2019s important to weigh the pros and cons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsi.edu\/blog\/skilled-trades\/trade-school-vs-college-the-pros-and-cons\/\">trade school versus college<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Sources<\/strong><br \/>\n<sup>[1]<\/sup> https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/students\/prep\/college\/consumerinfo\/index.html<br \/>\n<sup>[2]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/careeroutlook\/2015\/article\/career-planning-for-high-schoolers.htm<br \/>\n<sup>[3]<\/sup> https:\/\/blog.ed.gov\/2016\/03\/4-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-college\/<br \/>\n<sup>[4]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.trade-schools.net\/articles\/trade-school-vs-college.asp<br \/>\n<sup>[5]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.trade-schools.net\/articles\/trade-school-cost.asp<br \/>\n<sup>[6]<\/sup> https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/fastfacts\/display.asp?id=76<br \/>\n<sup>[7]<\/sup> https:\/\/studentclearinghouse.org\/blog\/the-new-reality-for-college-students-earning-a-bachelors-degree-takes-5-to-6-years-and-students-attend-multiple-institutions\/<br \/>\n<sup>[8]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/careeroutlook\/2015\/article\/career-planning-for-high-schoolers.htm<br \/>\n<sup>[9]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/production\/welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers.htm<br \/>\n<sup>[10]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/electricians.htm<br \/>\n<sup>[11]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters.htm<br \/>\n<sup>[12]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/structural-iron-and-steel-workers.htm<br \/>\n<sup>[13]<\/sup> https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/solar-photovoltaic-installers.htm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Career college, vocational school, technical school and trade school are all postsecondary institutions that prepare students for a specific profession. 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