Trade Schools in Indiana
Two paths into the skilled trades in Indiana. Compare both before you commit.
Path 1 · Trade School
200 programs
at 55 Indiana schools · pay tuition, finish faster
Top-paying program
$82,305/yr
Electromechanical Technology · Vincennes University
Avg grad earnings
$38,005/yr
first year after graduation
Path 2 · Apprenticeship
20 trades
1,307 registered sponsors · get paid to learn
Top-paying trade
$100,260/yr
Electrical Power-Line Worker · median wage
Avg median wage
$64,497/yr
across all apprenticeable trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Indiana
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in Indiana, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see Indiana-specific sponsors and live openings.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $113,710 | 130 |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $100,260 | 2,440 |
| Boilermaker | $83,500 | 200 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $72,050 | 2,070 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $65,670 | 17,700 |
| Electrician | $65,480 | 17,370 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $64,560 | 11,620 |
| Ironworker | $62,980 | 160 |
| Firefighter | $61,470 | 8,550 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,050 | 8,730 |
| Carpenter | $60,510 | 15,200 |
| HVAC Technician | $60,310 | 7,620 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $59,600 | 3,570 |
| Glazier | $57,710 | 1,050 |
| Roofer | $55,640 | 2,880 |
| Insulation Worker | $50,510 | 830 |
| Construction Painter | $50,010 | 3,570 |
| Machinist | $48,910 | 16,510 |
| Welder | $48,460 | 13,260 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $47,550 | 15,610 |
See the full Indiana apprenticeship picture — sponsors + live openings →
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Trade School Programs in Indiana
Most common skilled trade programs at Indiana trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs across Indiana.
Vehicle Repair Technology
$43,633/yr avg grad
Welding & Metalworking
$47,554/yr avg grad
Electrical Installation
$48,364/yr avg grad
HVAC Technology
$45,191/yr avg grad
Plumbing
$82,191/yr avg grad
Heavy Equipment Technology
$51,132/yr avg grad
Construction Management Technology
$51,303/yr avg grad
Carpentry
$51,104/yr avg grad
Highest-paying trade program in Indiana: Plumbing at Ivy Tech Community College — $82,191/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (22)
Healthcare (61)
Engineering & Technology (17)
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (11)
Personal Services (26)
Business & Office (27)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (3)
Education (7)
Arts & Design (2)
Other Programs (24)
Skilled Trades (22 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Installation | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
82 | $80,734/yr |
| Construction Management Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
81 | $51,303/yr |
| Plumbing | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
77 | $82,191/yr |
| Carpentry | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
74 | $51,104/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Vincennes University Vincennes |
73 | $51,226/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
70 | $37,317/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
68 | $41,767/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
67 | $56,292/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Vincennes University Vincennes |
67 | $51,465/yr |
| HVAC Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
65 | $41,270/yr |
| HVAC Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
64 | $57,323/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
63 | $38,670/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Vincennes University Vincennes |
62 | $54,908/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
61 | $47,951/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
60 | $42,896/yr |
| Heavy Equipment Technology | Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
58 | $60,052/yr |
| Electrical Installation | Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
57 | $32,841/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
56 | $35,905/yr |
| Electrical Installation | Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
56 | $31,517/yr |
| Heavy Equipment Technology | Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
53 | $42,213/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
52 | $37,249/yr |
| HVAC Technology | Fortis College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
49 | $36,981/yr |
Healthcare (61 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
82 | $65,738/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
82 | $50,081/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
78 | $73,452/yr |
| Nursing | Vincennes University Vincennes |
75 | $60,857/yr |
| Nursing | Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing Lafayette |
74 | $68,665/yr |
| Nursing | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
73 | $66,332/yr |
| Nursing | Fortis College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
71 | $66,396/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Vincennes University Vincennes |
69 | $37,774/yr |
| Health Administration | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
69 | $28,240/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
67 | $55,499/yr |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
67 | $33,802/yr |
| Nursing | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne |
66 | $64,983/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
66 | $32,398/yr |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
65 | $58,316/yr |
| Health Administration | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
63 | $32,050/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
62 | $62,515/yr |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
62 | $49,712/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Vincennes University Vincennes |
62 | $42,131/yr |
| Health Administration | Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo Kokomo |
62 | $31,401/yr |
| Health Administration | Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville Evansville |
62 | $31,401/yr |
| Health Administration | Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette Lafayette |
62 | $31,401/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
61 | $46,036/yr |
| Health Administration | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
61 | $30,168/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Indiana University-Northwest Gary |
60 | $52,185/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
60 | $35,603/yr |
| Health Administration | Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie Muncie |
60 | $28,570/yr |
| Health Administration | Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne |
60 | $28,495/yr |
| Medical Assisting | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis |
58 | $50,907/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Vincennes University Vincennes |
58 | $45,648/yr |
| Health Administration | Ross Medical Education Center-Granger Granger |
58 | $26,601/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
57 | $31,962/yr |
| Mental Health Services | Indiana University-East Richmond |
57 | $31,575/yr |
| Mental Health Services | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
55 | $29,954/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
55 | $26,705/yr |
| Medical Assisting | University of Evansville Evansville |
54 | $39,815/yr |
| Medical Assisting | University of Southern Indiana Evansville |
53 | $31,235/yr |
| Rehabilitation & Therapy | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
53 | $31,108/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie Muncie |
53 | $27,186/yr |
| Medical Assisting | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne |
52 | $36,224/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Fortis College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
52 | $28,653/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo Kokomo |
52 | $26,624/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville Evansville |
52 | $26,624/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette Lafayette |
52 | $26,624/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne |
52 | $25,879/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Granger Granger |
52 | $25,789/yr |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
52 | $23,166/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne |
51 | $47,613/yr |
| Medical Assisting | International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
50 | $30,983/yr |
| Health Sciences | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
45 | $38,804/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Indiana Wellness College Carmel |
45 | $29,979/yr |
| Rehabilitation & Therapy | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods |
44 | $35,301/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne |
43 | $25,352/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo Kokomo |
43 | $24,411/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville Evansville |
43 | $24,411/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette Lafayette |
43 | $24,411/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
43 | $21,614/yr |
| Dietetics & Nutrition | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
42 | $33,554/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie Muncie |
42 | $23,957/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Ross Medical Education Center-Granger Granger |
42 | $23,402/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Fortis College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
41 | $26,550/yr |
| Dental Assisting | International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
40 | $28,876/yr |
Engineering & Technology (17 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
75 | $46,815/yr |
| Information Sciences | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
74 | $36,178/yr |
| Industrial Production Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
73 | $63,796/yr |
| Information Science | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
71 | $54,649/yr |
| Information Sciences | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
71 | $41,560/yr |
| Engineering Technology | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
70 | $68,551/yr |
| IT Management | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion |
69 | $46,541/yr |
| Electromechanical Technology | Vincennes University Vincennes |
66 | $82,305/yr |
| Industrial Production Technology | Vincennes University Vincennes |
65 | $56,775/yr |
| Industrial Production Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
65 | $56,633/yr |
| IT Management | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
65 | $45,475/yr |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
62 | $54,852/yr |
| IT Management | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion |
61 | $46,541/yr |
| Computer Networking | MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis Indianapolis |
60 | $37,700/yr |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Vincennes University Vincennes |
54 | $48,891/yr |
| Drafting & Design Technology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
51 | $41,467/yr |
| Environmental Technology | Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
51 | $40,778/yr |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (11 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
80 | $59,658/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
74 | $33,463/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
70 | $50,881/yr |
| Fire Protection | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
68 | $70,749/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
67 | $34,299/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion |
64 | $38,495/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Vincennes University Vincennes |
64 | $34,748/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne |
60 | $34,328/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion |
59 | $38,495/yr |
| Fire Protection | Vincennes University Vincennes |
58 | $38,326/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne |
56 | $34,328/yr |
Personal Services (26 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service & Mortuary Science | Vincennes University Vincennes |
51 | $44,581/yr |
| Funeral Service & Mortuary Science | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
49 | $37,506/yr |
| Cosmetology | Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis Carmel |
46 | $24,147/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
46 | $23,870/yr |
| Cosmetology | Summit Salon Academy Anderson |
44 | $21,529/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville Merrillville |
43 | $19,685/yr |
| Cosmetology | Ideal Beauty Academy Jeffersonville |
43 | $19,513/yr |
| Cosmetology | Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne Fort Wayne |
43 | $19,131/yr |
| Cosmetology | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette Lafayette |
43 | $18,846/yr |
| Cosmetology | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
43 | $18,846/yr |
| Cosmetology | Denmark College Merrillville |
43 | $18,762/yr |
| Cosmetology | J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy Terre Haute |
43 | $18,675/yr |
| Cosmetology | The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville Evansville |
43 | $18,674/yr |
| Cosmetology | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington Bloomington |
43 | $18,592/yr |
| Cosmetology | Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo Kokomo |
43 | $17,556/yr |
| Cosmetology | Don Roberts School of Hair Design Schererville |
43 | $17,400/yr |
| Cosmetology | Empire Beauty School-Speedway Speedway |
42 | $17,113/yr |
| Cosmetology | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland Highland |
42 | $16,118/yr |
| Cosmetology | Rogers Academy of Hair Design Evansville |
42 | $16,042/yr |
| Cosmetology | PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond Richmond |
42 | $15,581/yr |
| Cosmetology | Ravenscroft Beauty College Fort Wayne |
42 | $15,449/yr |
| Cosmetology | Kenny's Academy of Barbering Indianapolis |
42 | $15,048/yr |
| Cosmetology | PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville Clarksville |
41 | $14,181/yr |
| Cosmetology | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College Gary |
41 | $11,397/yr |
| Cosmetology | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond Hammond |
41 | $11,397/yr |
| Funeral Service & Mortuary Science | Mid-America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville |
39 | $35,564/yr |
Business & Office (27 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington |
89 | $71,550/yr |
| Business Administration | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette |
88 | $71,977/yr |
| Business Administration | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
80 | $38,291/yr |
| Business Administration | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
79 | $40,659/yr |
| Business | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion |
75 | $49,463/yr |
| Human Resources | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
73 | $51,570/yr |
| Business Administration | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
73 | $51,510/yr |
| Human Resources | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
73 | $41,237/yr |
| Business Administration | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
73 | $39,005/yr |
| Business | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
73 | $36,707/yr |
| Business Administration | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne |
70 | $43,104/yr |
| Business | Vincennes University Vincennes |
70 | $40,115/yr |
| Accounting | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion |
69 | $52,576/yr |
| Business | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion |
67 | $49,463/yr |
| Business | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
66 | $37,929/yr |
| Hospitality Management | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
66 | $33,343/yr |
| Business Administration | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne |
65 | $43,104/yr |
| Accounting | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
64 | $36,241/yr |
| Accounting | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion |
62 | $52,576/yr |
| Business Operations Support | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
62 | $26,926/yr |
| Accounting | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
62 | $23,271/yr |
| Accounting | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
61 | $38,751/yr |
| Business Administration | Vincennes University Vincennes |
59 | $25,497/yr |
| Hospitality Management | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
57 | $27,031/yr |
| Business Operations Support | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
56 | $27,965/yr |
| Accounting | International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
51 | $28,838/yr |
| Hospitality Management | International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
47 | $22,390/yr |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
52 | $39,261/yr |
| Natural Resources | Vincennes University Vincennes |
46 | $32,138/yr |
| Veterinary Technology | International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
40 | $30,508/yr |
Education (7 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
63 | $26,304/yr |
| Teacher Education | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
56 | $26,298/yr |
| Education | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette |
55 | $49,761/yr |
| Teacher Education | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion |
50 | $23,523/yr |
| Teacher Education | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion |
47 | $23,523/yr |
| Special Education | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods |
41 | $37,608/yr |
| Education | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
38 | $26,848/yr |
Arts & Design (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
44 | $26,602/yr |
| Design | International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
40 | $30,284/yr |
Other Programs (24 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington |
72 | $76,120/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette |
68 | $79,921/yr |
| Human-Computer Interaction | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
65 | $56,251/yr |
| Social Work | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
58 | $41,561/yr |
| Health & Physical Education | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
58 | $32,936/yr |
| Legal Support Services | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis |
54 | $44,576/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Vincennes University Vincennes |
53 | $31,882/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Vincennes University Vincennes |
50 | $38,596/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion |
49 | $43,511/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington |
49 | $33,236/yr |
| Criminology | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
47 | $36,766/yr |
| Legal Support Services | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
47 | $34,981/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
47 | $22,188/yr |
| Pastoral Counseling | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion |
46 | $35,736/yr |
| Psychology | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
45 | $26,688/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion |
43 | $43,511/yr |
| Pastoral Counseling | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion |
42 | $35,736/yr |
| Legal Support Services | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
42 | $35,086/yr |
| Legal Support Services | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
42 | $30,224/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis |
42 | $26,524/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne |
38 | $29,654/yr |
| Human Services | Purdue University Global West Lafayette |
37 | $20,566/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne |
35 | $29,654/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Ball State University Muncie |
31 | $20,178/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.
Data sources cited above. Last updated 2026.