Trade School Scoreboard

Trade school and allied-health programs in Washington

552 certificate and associate programs at 58 schools in Washington are in the federal data. Pick a field to see graduate earnings, debt and every school.

552programs
58schools
$40,617median 1-yr earnings (all fields)
FieldProgramsMedian 1-yr earningsvs national
Welding & Metalworking46$47,948+11%
HVAC & Refrigeration18$54,720+26%
Electrician & Power Line13$64,573+36%
Auto Mechanic & Technician50$43,412-4%
Diesel & Heavy Equipment22not reported–
Carpentry15not reported–
Construction Trades & Building Inspection15not reported–
Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics29$25,363+10%
Culinary Arts & Baking31$42,464+25%
Nursing Assistant & Practical Nursing (CNA/LPN)34$67,949+36%
Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support61$47,000+30%
Dental Assisting & Hygiene Support29$37,188+4%
Imaging, Surgical Tech & Respiratory Care33$69,236+16%
Phlebotomy & Clinical Lab Technology22$33,842-18%
Medical Billing, Coding & Health Administration57$37,964+9%
Massage Therapy & Bodywork13$32,164+12%
Drafting & CAD Technology33$52,922+5%
Veterinary Assistant & Technician12$35,572-2%
Fire Science & Protection19$45,744-13%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.