How long is trade school?

• The trade school you attend (trade college, community college, technical college, etc.)

• The specific trade program you enroll in (Welder, HVAC tech, Electrician, Truck Driver, etc.)

• If you attend the trade school on a full-time or part-time basis

In general, trade schools can be completed much faster than traditional college degree programs because trade schools focus exclusively on training you need for a specific profession. While students that attend traditional colleges will have two years of fulfilling prerequisites before focusing on career-specific education.

The average cost of a trade school education in the United States is $33,000. This is also a strong contrast to traditional college tuition, as they average around $128,000 for a four-year degree.