Best Trade Programs in Rhode Island (2026)
Top 39 of 39 programs in Rhode Island · Updated 2026
The best trade school programs in Rhode Island, ranked by overall value. We scored 39 programs across Rhode Island trade schools on earnings, AI resilience, job demand, and tuition ROI. The top programs average $38,199/yr in graduate earnings.
Programs in RI
39
Avg Earnings (Top 100)
$38,199/yr
Avg TSW Score
55/100
#1 Program
Ground Transportation
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
Top Trade Programs in Rhode Island
Top 39 programs by TSW Score. Click any row for full analysis.
| # | Program | TSW Score | Earnings | AI-Proof | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ground Transportation
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island · Pawtucket, RI |
74
72–74 |
$51,761/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 2 |
Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
82
76–83 |
$66,988/yr | Moderate | 73.5x |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln · Lincoln, RI |
69
66–69 |
$54,390/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 4 |
Business Administration
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
72
65–74 |
$36,468/yr | Moderate | 44.1x |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
65
58–67 |
$30,219/yr | Resilient | 49.8x |
| 6 |
Allied Health Professions
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
68
64–69 |
$58,304/yr | Resilient | 62.1x |
| 7 |
Dental Assisting
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
66
63–66 |
$58,860/yr | Resilient | 51.1x |
| 8 |
Medical Assisting
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
65
59–66 |
$37,087/yr | Resilient | 49.5x |
| 9 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
IYRS School of Technology & Trades · Newport, RI |
61
59–62 |
$45,663/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 10 |
Nursing
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
67
62–68 |
$73,631/yr | Moderate | 10.1x |
| 11 |
Clinical Laboratory Science
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
65
61–65 |
$54,495/yr | Resilient | 58.5x |
| 12 |
Electrical Installation
MotoRing Technical Training Institute · East Providence, RI |
62
59–63 |
$43,145/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 13 |
Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University-Online · Providence, RI |
58
54–59 |
$27,514/yr | AI-Proof | 12.8x |
| 14 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
MotoRing Technical Training Institute · East Providence, RI |
55
53–56 |
$34,078/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 15 |
Health Administration
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln · Lincoln, RI |
61
54–63 |
$29,888/yr | Moderate | — |
| 16 |
Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University-Providence · Providence, RI |
56
53–56 |
$27,514/yr | AI-Proof | 3.6x |
| 17 |
HVAC Technology
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island · Pawtucket, RI |
52
51–52 |
$42,532/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 18 |
Clinical Laboratory Science
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
58
56–59 |
$34,786/yr | Resilient | 65.9x |
| 19 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
51
49–52 |
$39,026/yr | AI-Proof | 6.4x |
| 20 |
Medical Assisting
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln · Lincoln, RI |
56
51–56 |
$30,787/yr | Resilient | — |
| 21 |
Medical Assisting
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
55
50–55 |
$40,562/yr | Resilient | 6.3x |
| 22 |
Dental Assisting
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
60
54–60 |
$32,490/yr | Resilient | 77.4x |
| 23 |
Plumbing
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
50
48–51 |
$40,744/yr | AI-Proof | 7.2x |
| 24 |
Health Administration
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
56
49–58 |
$33,559/yr | Moderate | 4.6x |
| 25 |
Allied Health Professions
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
53
49–54 |
$56,860/yr | Resilient | 6.9x |
| 26 |
Environmental Technology
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
49
46–50 |
$53,135/yr | Resilient | 7.3x |
| 27 |
Electrical Repair Technology
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
46
43–47 |
$40,288/yr | AI-Proof | 8.5x |
| 28 |
Dental Assisting
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln · Lincoln, RI |
48
44–48 |
$30,560/yr | Resilient | — |
| 29 |
Computer Programming
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
52
44–55 |
$33,781/yr | Exposed | 30.7x |
| 30 |
Industrial Production Technology
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
45
42–46 |
$41,970/yr | Resilient | 4.9x |
| 31 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
44
41–44 |
$27,952/yr | AI-Proof | 37.9x |
| 32 |
Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School-Warwick · Providence, RI |
43
39–44 |
$18,639/yr | Resilient | — |
| 33 |
Veterinary Technology
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
44
39–44 |
$38,126/yr | Resilient | 6.2x |
| 34 |
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island · Cranston, RI |
42
38–43 |
$16,464/yr | Resilient | — |
| 35 |
Cosmetology
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston · Cranston, RI |
42
38–43 |
$16,082/yr | Resilient | — |
| 36 |
Massage Therapy
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln · Lincoln, RI |
39
34–39 |
$20,737/yr | Resilient | — |
| 37 |
Design and Applied Arts
New England Institute of Technology · East Greenwich, RI |
36
32–39 |
$26,282/yr | Moderate | 5.6x |
| 38 |
Fine and Studio Arts
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
35
32–37 |
$18,544/yr | Resilient | 16.4x |
| 39 |
Education
Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI |
34
30–37 |
$25,867/yr | Moderate | 23.3x |
Methodology
This ranking includes the top 39 trade programs at Rhode Island schools, drawn from 39 total programs with earnings data. Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100), which combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and tuition ROI.
Only in-state tuition is used for ROI calculations. Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best trade program in Rhode Island?
By TradeSchoolOutlook Score, Ground Transportation at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island ranks #1 in Rhode Island with a score of 74/100 and graduate earnings of $51,761/yr.
How many trade programs are in Rhode Island?
Our database includes 39 trade programs across Rhode Island schools with reported earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.