Trade Schools in District of Columbia
14 programs at 9 schools · Average earnings $43,982/yr
Programs Analyzed
14
Schools
9
Avg Grad Earnings
$43,982/yr
Avg Score
59/100
Highest Earning Programs in District of Columbia
Top 10 trade programs by first-year graduate earnings in District of Columbia.
| Program | School | Earnings | Score | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioethics | University of the District of Columbia | $75,609/yr | 77 | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Saint Michael College of Allied Health | $74,782/yr | 74 | AI-Proof |
| IT Management | Strayer University-District of Columbia | $61,810/yr | 68 | Exposed |
| IT Management | Strayer University-Global Region | $61,810/yr | 68 | Exposed |
| Linguistics | American University | $52,493/yr | 48 | Exposed |
| Political Science and Government | American University | $51,222/yr | 56 | Exposed |
| Business | Strayer University-District of Columbia | $44,154/yr | 69 | Moderate |
| Business | Strayer University-Global Region | $44,154/yr | 69 | Moderate |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | George Washington University | $40,630/yr | 46 | Resilient |
| IT Management | Career Technical Institute | $24,935/yr | 54 | Exposed |
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Healthcare (4)
Engineering & Technology (4)
Personal Services (2)
Business & Office (2)
Other Programs (2)
Healthcare (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioethics | University of the District of Columbia Washington |
77 | $75,609/yr | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Saint Michael College of Allied Health Washington |
74 | $74,782/yr | AI-Proof |
| Health Administration | Career Technical Institute Washington |
54 | $20,308/yr | Moderate |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | George Washington University Washington |
46 | $40,630/yr | Resilient |
Engineering & Technology (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Management | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington |
68 | $61,810/yr | Exposed |
| IT Management | Strayer University-Global Region Washington |
68 | $61,810/yr | Exposed |
| Computer Science | Career Technical Institute Washington |
55 | $24,482/yr | Exposed |
| IT Management | Career Technical Institute Washington |
54 | $24,935/yr | Exposed |
Personal Services (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Bennett Career Institute Washington |
44 | $20,316/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC Washington |
43 | $19,048/yr | Resilient |
Business & Office (2 programs)
▶Other Programs (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | American University Washington |
56 | $51,222/yr | Exposed |
| Linguistics | American University Washington |
48 | $52,493/yr | Exposed |
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About This Data
This page shows 14 trade and vocational programs at 9 schools in District of Columbia using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research.
Programs are grouped by field of study with Skilled Trades listed first. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and career path analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research.
Last updated 2026.