2026 Rankings

    Best Trade Schools in Massachusetts

    Data-driven rankings of 47 trade colleges in Massachusetts based on graduation rates, student outcomes, and affordability. No paid placements.

    47 Schools RankedPowered by IPEDS Data

    Showing 1–25 of 47 schools

    #1
    70.5/ 100
    Charles H McCann Technical School

    North Adams, MA · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:90%
    Student-Faculty:4:1
    Programs:5
    Avg Tuition:$1,785
    Financial Aid:70%
    #2
    66.7/ 100
    North Bennet Street School

    Boston, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:91%
    Student-Faculty:8:1
    Programs:7
    Avg Tuition:$37,310
    Financial Aid:75%
    #3
    66.4/ 100
    Southeastern Technical Institute

    South Easton, MA · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:67%
    Student-Faculty:4:1
    Programs:9
    Avg Tuition:$7,133
    Financial Aid:85%
    #4
    65.2/ 100
    New England Hair Academy

    Malden, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:76%
    Student-Faculty:5:1
    Programs:3
    Avg Tuition:$9,300
    Financial Aid:96%
    #5
    64.7/ 100
    Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth

    Plymouth, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:86%
    Student-Faculty:7:1
    Programs:2
    Avg Tuition:$12,650
    Financial Aid:84%
    #6
    61.5/ 100
    Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

    Worcester, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:79%
    Student-Faculty:8:1
    Programs:4
    Avg Tuition:$10,602
    Financial Aid:83%
    #7
    61.2/ 100
    DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology

    West Springfield, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:73%
    Student-Faculty:3:1
    Programs:2
    Avg Tuition:$9,587
    Financial Aid:100%
    #8
    60.1/ 100
    Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

    Medford, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:74%
    Student-Faculty:1:1
    Programs:2
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:N/A
    #9
    58.9/ 100
    Grad Rate:88%
    Student-Faculty:5:1
    Programs:1
    Avg Tuition:$11,642
    Financial Aid:29%
    #9
    58.9/ 100
    Motoring Technical Training Institute

    Seekonk, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:82%
    Student-Faculty:12:1
    Programs:7
    Avg Tuition:$16,950
    Financial Aid:65%
    #9
    58.9/ 100
    Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics

    Woburn, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:94%
    Student-Faculty:10:1
    Programs:2
    Avg Tuition:$10,225
    Financial Aid:56%
    #12
    58.0/ 100
    Spa Tech Institute-Westboro

    Westborough, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:71%
    Student-Faculty:5:1
    Programs:2
    Avg Tuition:$12,650
    Financial Aid:87%
    #13
    55.9/ 100
    New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts

    North Andover, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:72%
    Student-Faculty:8:1
    Programs:2
    Avg Tuition:$22,845
    Financial Aid:90%
    #13
    55.9/ 100
    Alexander Academy

    Lunenburg, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:75%
    Student-Faculty:8:1
    Programs:2
    Avg Tuition:$18,000
    Financial Aid:100%
    #15
    54.2/ 100
    Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing

    Billerica, MA · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:91%
    Student-Faculty:4:1
    Programs:1
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:70%
    #16
    53.3/ 100
    Grad Rate:75%
    Student-Faculty:4:1
    Programs:1
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:100%
    #17
    50.6/ 100
    Massachusetts School of Barbering

    Quincy, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:76%
    Student-Faculty:5:1
    Programs:1
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:90%
    #18
    48.8/ 100
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    FINE Mortuary College

    Norwood, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:65%
    Student-Faculty:6:1
    Programs:1
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:100%
    #19
    48.1/ 100
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    Jupiter Beauty Academy

    Boston, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:66%
    Student-Faculty:10:1
    Programs:4
    Avg Tuition:$9,444
    Financial Aid:10%
    #20
    47.4/ 100
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    Rob Roy Academy-Fall River

    Fall River, MA · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:71%
    Student-Faculty:13:1
    Programs:3
    Avg Tuition:$14,098
    Financial Aid:89%
    #21
    46.5/ 100
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    Cape Cod Community College

    West Barnstable, MA · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:34%
    Student-Faculty:6:1
    Programs:40
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:73%
    #21
    46.5/ 100
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    Bristol Community College

    Fall River, MA · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:29%
    Student-Faculty:8:1
    Programs:55
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:89%
    #23
    45.6/ 100
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    Berkshire Community College

    Pittsfield, MA · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:27%
    Student-Faculty:5:1
    Programs:19
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:91%
    #24
    45.2/ 100
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    Quinsigamond Community College

    Worcester, MA · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:30%
    Student-Faculty:8:1
    Programs:73
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:78%
    #25
    45.0/ 100
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    Diman Regional Technical Institute

    Fall River, MA · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:72%
    Student-Faculty:2:1
    Programs:1
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:70%

    Our rankings evaluate trade and vocational colleges using six weighted metrics derived from federal IPEDS data: graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, program breadth, institutional scale, financial accessibility, and affordability. Schools must meet minimum eligibility requirements to be ranked.

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