Trade Schools in District of Columbia
Apprenticeship Trades in District of Columbia
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in District of Columbia, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see District of Columbia-specific sponsors and median wages.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $125,030 | — |
| Machinist | $101,810 | 230 |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $96,240 | 200 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $85,380 | 190 |
| HVAC Technician | $83,390 | 370 |
| Electrician | $81,950 | 2,130 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $81,950 | 640 |
| Firefighter | $79,430 | 1,430 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $76,450 | 150 |
| Glazier | $76,320 | — |
| Automotive Mechanic | $71,030 | 270 |
| Carpenter | $66,100 | 1,270 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $65,570 | 90 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $64,100 | 330 |
| Construction Painter | $59,810 | 420 |
| Welder | $58,700 | 330 |
| Roofer | $57,150 | 140 |
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Healthcare (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioethics | University of the District of Columbia Washington |
77 | $75,609/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Saint Michael College of Allied Health Washington |
74 | $74,782/yr |
| Health Administration | Career Technical Institute Washington |
54 | $20,308/yr |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | George Washington University Washington |
46 | $40,630/yr |
Engineering & Technology (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Management | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington |
68 | $61,810/yr |
| IT Management | Strayer University-Global Region Washington |
68 | $61,810/yr |
| Information Sciences | Career Technical Institute Washington |
55 | $24,482/yr |
| IT Management | Career Technical Institute Washington |
54 | $24,935/yr |
Personal Services (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Bennett Career Institute Washington |
44 | $20,316/yr |
| Cosmetology | The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC Washington |
43 | $19,048/yr |
Business & Office (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington |
69 | $44,154/yr |
| Business | Strayer University-Global Region Washington |
69 | $44,154/yr |
Other Programs (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science | American University Washington |
56 | $51,222/yr |
| Linguistics | American University Washington |
48 | $52,493/yr |
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Sources & Methodology
Program data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (first-year graduate earnings from IRS tax data). Wage and growth projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Apprenticeship data: U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS database and the ApprenticeshipUSA sponsor directory.
Programs on this page are grouped by field of study — Skilled Trades listed first, followed by health sciences, business, and other categories. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and AI-risk analysis by career path.