Trade Schools in Worcester, MA

Worcester, MA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 499 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,100 to $15,980, with a median of $15,235 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $32,779 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College and Rob Roy Academy-Worcester.

4
Schools
499
Graduates last year
$15,235
Median program tuition
$32,779
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Worcester, MA

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Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
Average net price
$6,588
Completion rate
23%
Type
Public

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

Worcester, MA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$25,302
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Worcester

Spa Tech Institute-Westboro

Westborough, MA

Programs
Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$34,403
Completion rate
94%
Type
Private for-profit

Monty Tech

Fitchburg, MA

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$38,117
Completion rate
100%
Type
Public

Alexander Academy

Lunenburg, MA

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$32,762
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, MA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$4,452
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$1,756
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Lasell University

Newton, MA

Programs
Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$26,341
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Worcester, MA?

The median published tuition is $15,235 (range $3,100 to $15,980, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Rob Roy Academy-Worcester ($3,100) and COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester ($15,070). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (8 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 18 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,779 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Worcester, MA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Quinsigamond Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.