Trade Schools in New Hampshire
Apprenticeship Trades in New Hampshire
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in New Hampshire, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see New Hampshire-specific sponsors and live openings.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $115,430 | 400 |
| Boilermaker | $70,530 | 40 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $65,580 | 860 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $65,450 | 110 |
| HVAC Technician | $64,410 | 2,120 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $62,030 | 2,530 |
| Electrician | $61,990 | 3,480 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $61,360 | 2,140 |
| Machinist | $59,910 | 1,540 |
| Carpenter | $59,890 | 3,960 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $58,460 | 4,510 |
| Welder | $57,700 | 1,040 |
| Firefighter | $57,030 | 2,880 |
| Glazier | $54,800 | 210 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $53,380 | 750 |
| Roofer | $50,250 | 320 |
| Construction Painter | $49,600 | 990 |
| Insulation Worker | $42,390 | 140 |
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Trade School Programs in New Hampshire
Most common skilled trade programs at New Hampshire trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs.
Highest-paying trade program in New Hampshire: Welding & Metalworking at White Mountains Community College — $53,066/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →
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Skilled Trades (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding & Metalworking | White Mountains Community College Berlin |
69 | $53,066/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Nashua Community College Nashua |
53 | $29,652/yr |
Healthcare (17 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | River Valley Community College Claremont |
80 | $75,282/yr |
| Nursing | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
80 | $74,512/yr |
| Nursing | Great Bay Community College Portsmouth |
79 | $73,908/yr |
| Nursing | White Mountains Community College Berlin |
78 | $67,257/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
76 | $73,683/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Harmony Health Care Institute Merrimack |
72 | $85,953/yr |
| Nursing | St Joseph School of Nursing Nashua |
69 | $71,623/yr |
| Health Administration | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester |
68 | $52,549/yr |
| Dental Assisting | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
66 | $69,546/yr |
| Nursing | Rivier University Nashua |
66 | $65,499/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
65 | $62,489/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | River Valley Community College Claremont |
65 | $61,790/yr |
| Medical Assisting | River Valley Community College Claremont |
63 | $41,909/yr |
| Dental Assisting | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
59 | $39,278/yr |
| Rehabilitation & Therapy | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
54 | $42,459/yr |
| Health Sciences | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
46 | $36,053/yr |
| Massage Therapy | River Valley Community College Claremont |
42 | $24,455/yr |
Engineering & Technology (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Sciences | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester |
67 | $50,111/yr |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
68 | $40,670/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester |
65 | $42,957/yr |
Personal Services (5 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Empire Beauty School-Laconia Laconia |
46 | $24,089/yr |
| Cosmetology | Empire Beauty School-Hooksett Hooksett |
46 | $24,089/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth Portsmouth |
45 | $23,332/yr |
| Cosmetology | Empire Beauty School-Somersworth Somersworth |
44 | $20,596/yr |
| Cosmetology | Keene Beauty Academy Keene |
42 | $17,164/yr |
Business & Office (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester |
70 | $46,051/yr |
| Business Administration | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
70 | $36,403/yr |
| Accounting | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester |
58 | $37,986/yr |
| Marketing | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester |
55 | $45,084/yr |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | Great Bay Community College Portsmouth |
49 | $36,672/yr |
| Veterinary Technology | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham |
42 | $32,878/yr |
| Animal Sciences | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham |
38 | $29,443/yr |
Education (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject-Area Teaching | Upper Valley Educators Institute Lebanon |
68 | $43,549/yr |
Arts & Design (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film & Photography | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester |
34 | $27,990/yr |
Other Programs (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Great Bay Community College Portsmouth |
48 | $35,497/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester |
47 | $43,806/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord |
43 | $30,403/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Nashua Community College Nashua |
32 | $18,497/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.