The number of students entering trade schools has increased by more than 100% over the past five years.
— U.S. Bureau of Labor
There is a shortage of skilled laborers in the United States.
— Society of Human Resources, 2019 report
Approximately 40% of college students drop out before completing their degree, while less than 2% of trade schools don’t complete their programs.
— StrataTech Education Group, 2019 survey
Trade school costs are relatively cheaper than traditional college educationas courses can be completed faster.
— Career School Now
Students who attend trade school graduate with an average of $10,000 of debt, has while students who attend college collect an average student debt of $36,327.
— Trent Hamm, Founder of The Simple Dollar
Program-specific trade school graduates have an average entry-level annual salary of over $35,000.
— National Center For Educational Statistics
The average annual wage in vocational tracks in the government is $51,340.