Trade schools in New Bedford, MA
19 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of New Bedford, MA, 1 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, practical nursing (LPN/LVN), HVAC technician, and police academy & criminal justice.
- Within 30 miles
- 19
- In New Bedford
- 1
- Public colleges
- 6
- Programs offered
- 39
Programs near New Bedford
- Cosmetology schools (7)
- LPN programs (5)
- HVAC schools (5)
- Criminal justice programs (4)
- IT schools (4)
- Medical assistant schools (4)
- Baking and pastry schools (3)
- EMT and paramedic schools (3)
- Fire science programs (3)
- CNC machining schools (3)
- Medical lab tech programs (3)
- OTA programs (3)
- Vet tech schools (3)
- Esthetician schools (3)
- Auto mechanic schools (3)
- Small engine repair schools (3)
- Culinary schools (3)
- Dental assistant schools (3)
- Electrician schools (3)
- Respiratory therapy schools (3)
- Dental hygiene schools (2)
- Electronics technician schools (2)
- Industrial maintenance schools (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Plumbing schools (2)
- PTA programs (2)
- Drafting schools (1)
- Barber schools (1)
- Nail tech schools (1)
- Medical billing and coding schools (1)
- Phlebotomy classes (1)
- Radiology tech schools (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- Auto body schools (1)
- Construction schools (1)
- Surgical tech schools (1)
- Welding schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near New Bedford?
There are 19 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of New Bedford, MA, including 6 public colleges.
What trades can I study near New Bedford?
The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (7 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (5 schools), HVAC technician (5 schools), police academy & criminal justice (4 schools), IT support & networking (4 schools), and medical assistant (4 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in New Bedford?
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Trade schools in nearby cities
- Fall River (9 mi)
- Taunton (19 mi)
- Bridgewater Town (22 mi)
- Newport, RI (23 mi)
- Plymouth (25 mi)
- South Easton (25 mi)
- Attleboro (26 mi)
- Providence, RI (27 mi)