Trade schools in Massachusetts
Browse 52 trade and technical schools in Massachusetts, with campuses in Worcester, Boston, Fall River, Pittsfield, and Malden and more. The most common programs here are practical nursing (LPN/LVN), medical assistant, cosmetology, and police academy & criminal justice.
- Schools
- 52
- Public colleges
- 26
- Programs offered
- 43
- Cities
- 26
24 schools
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Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
Boston, MA · Private
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +3
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA · Public
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +9
Charles H McCann Technical School
North Adams, MA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +2
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +2
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +4
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · Public
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +20
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA · Public
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- Medical assistant
- +18
Programs in Massachusetts
- LPN programs (19)
- Medical assistant schools (17)
- Cosmetology schools (16)
- Criminal justice programs (15)
- IT schools (12)
- Fire science programs (11)
- EMT and paramedic schools (9)
- Medical billing and coding schools (9)
- Drafting schools (8)
- Dental assistant schools (8)
- HVAC schools (8)
- Esthetician schools (8)
- Massage therapy schools (7)
- Dental hygiene schools (6)
- Auto mechanic schools (6)
- Electronics technician schools (6)
- Culinary schools (6)
- Surgical tech schools (6)
- Industrial maintenance schools (6)
- Radiology tech schools (6)
- Medical lab tech programs (5)
- Phlebotomy classes (5)
- CNC machining schools (5)
- Respiratory therapy schools (5)
- Vet tech schools (5)
- Barber schools (5)
- Baking and pastry schools (4)
- OTA programs (4)
- Aviation maintenance schools (3)
- Sonography schools (3)
- CNA classes (3)
- PTA programs (3)
- Electrician schools (2)
- Nail tech schools (2)
- Construction schools (2)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- Flight schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Welding schools (1)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- Pharmacy technician schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Boston (24)
- Worcester (16)
- Springfield (10)
- Lowell (28)
- Brockton (27)
- New Bedford (19)
- Fall River (20)
- Framingham (33)
- Haverhill (22)
- Waltham (30)
- Taunton (25)
- Peabody (21)
- Barnstable Town (4)
- Attleboro (24)
- Leominster (20)
- Pittsfield (5)
- Amherst Town (5)
- Franklin Town (38)
- Gloucester (15)
- Bridgewater Town (25)
- Greenfield (4)
- North Adams (6)
- Concord (33)
- South Easton (30)
- Lunenburg (16)
- Plymouth (10)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Massachusetts?
We list 52 trade and technical schools in Massachusetts: 26 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 23 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in Massachusetts?
Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (19 schools), Medical assistant (17 schools), Cosmetology (16 schools), Police academy & criminal justice (15 schools), IT support & networking (12 schools), and Fire science & firefighting (11 schools).
Does Massachusetts have community college trade programs?
Yes. 26 public colleges in Massachusetts offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in Massachusetts?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.