Trade Schools in Michigan

42 schools in Michigan reported graduates in at least one skilled trade for 2023-24, 4,065 awards in all. Another 52 CDL training locations are on the FMCSA registry.

Schools by trade

Trade	Schools	Grads 2023-24
HVAC Schools	16	466
Welding Schools	29	685
Electrician Schools	11	169
Plumbing Schools	3	38
Auto Mechanic Schools	24	483
Auto Body and Collision Schools	3	29
Diesel Mechanic Schools	6	64
CDL Schools	3	1,035
Carpentry Schools	4	25
Construction Trade Schools	7	112
Lineworker Schools	4	163
Aviation Maintenance Schools	3	362
Machining and CNC Schools	17	147
Industrial Maintenance Schools	11	287

Cities

All 42 schools

Alpena Community College

665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI · Public, 4-year

LINE 99
AUTO 15
WELD 11
ELEC 8
CNC 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 134
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,430
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,395

Washtenaw Community College

4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 97
AUTO 47
HVAC 43
PLMB 31
CNST 22
BODY 14
CNC 9

Trade grads 2023-24: 263
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,736
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,076

Oakland Community College

2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 14
BODY 13
CNC 8
AUTO 7
HVAC 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 45
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,220
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,666

Kellogg Community College

450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 16
ELEC 3
IMT 2
CNC 2
PLMB 2

Trade grads 2023-24: 25
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,996
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,219

Lake Michigan College

2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI · Public, 2-year

CNC 6
WELD 6

Trade grads 2023-24: 12
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,488
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,602

Ferris State University

1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI · Public, 4-year

WELD 51
CNC 27
DSL 25
AUTO 19

Trade grads 2023-24: 122
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $15,736
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $60,457

Bay Mills Community College

12214 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI · Public, 4-year

CNST 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 3
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,480
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $35,881

Universal Technical Institute-Canton

2955 S Haggerty, Canton, MI · Private for-profit, 2-year

A&P 270
IMT 208
HVAC 194
WELD 83

Trade grads 2023-24: 755
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $18,081
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $67,972

Glen Oaks Community College

62249 Shimmel Rd, Centreville, MI · Public, 2-year

AUTO 4
CNC 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 5
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,272
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,456

Henry Ford College

5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI · Public, 4-year

AUTO 25
IMT 7
ELEC 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 35
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,652
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,939

Wayne County Community College District

801 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI · Public, 2-year

CDL 234
AUTO 75
CNST 56
HVAC 23
CNC 9
WELD 3
BODY 2

Trade grads 2023-24: 402
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,112
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $34,732

Southwestern Michigan College

58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 22
AUTO 18
CARP 11
IMT 2

Trade grads 2023-24: 53
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $6,704
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,389

Michigan State University

, East Lansing, MI · Public, 4-year

ELEC 18

Trade grads 2023-24: 18
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,256
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $74,168

Bay de Noc Community College

2001 N Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI · Public, 2-year

AUTO 14
WELD 12

Trade grads 2023-24: 26
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,880
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,973

Mott Community College

1401 E Court St, Flint, MI · Public, 2-year

AUTO 5
WELD 4
ELEC 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 12
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $7,009
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,337

Grand Rapids Community College

143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 45
AUTO 41
HVAC 30
ELEC 28
IMT 17
CNST 15
CNC 12

Trade grads 2023-24: 188
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,270
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,741

Kirtland Community College

4800 W 4 Mile Road, Grayling, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 18
AUTO 16
HVAC 15
DSL 11

Trade grads 2023-24: 60
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,370
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,672

Mid Michigan College

1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 36
WELD 21
AUTO 10

Trade grads 2023-24: 67
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $6,236
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,584

School of Missionary Aviation Technology

84 E. Sprague Rd., Ionia, MI · Private nonprofit, 2-year

A&P 29

Trade grads 2023-24: 29
Largest program 2025-26: $32,000
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $65,600

Gogebic Community College

E4946 Jackson Rd, Ironwood, MI · Public, 2-year

CDL 11
WELD 9
AUTO 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 27
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,100
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,905

Jackson College

2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI · Public, 4-year

ELEC 44
WELD 13
LINE 11

Trade grads 2023-24: 68
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $7,680
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,146

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI · Public, 2-year

AUTO 51
CNC 23
WELD 20
DSL 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 98
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,242
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,182

Lansing Community College

610 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI · Public, 2-year

A&P 63
ELEC 36
WELD 32
AUTO 23
LINE 18
CNC 15
HVAC 14
CARP 7
DSL 7
IMT 2

Trade grads 2023-24: 217
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,100
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,318

Schoolcraft Community College District

18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI · Public, 4-year

WELD 18

Trade grads 2023-24: 18
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,736
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,652

Northern Michigan University

1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI · Public, 4-year

LINE 35
WELD 30
AUTO 9
CNST 7
HVAC 3
IMT 2
CNC 2

Trade grads 2023-24: 88
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $15,012
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $51,936

Monroe County Community College

1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 10
AUTO 6

Trade grads 2023-24: 16
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,130
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,146

Muskegon Community College

221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 7
IMT 5
AUTO 4
CNC 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 19
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $7,600
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,245

Baker College

1020 S Washington St, Owosso, MI · Private nonprofit, 4-year

DSL 14
AUTO 8

Trade grads 2023-24: 22
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $13,200
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,297

North Central Michigan College

1515 Howard St, Petoskey, MI · Public, 2-year

CNC 3
WELD 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 4
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,640
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,014

Michigan Career and Technical Institute

11611 West Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI · Public, under 2-year

CNC 18
AUTO 8
CNST 8

Trade grads 2023-24: 34
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $8,805
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $33,472

St Clair County Community College

323 Erie Street, Port Huron, MI · Public, 2-year

CNC 4
WELD 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 8
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,346
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,222

Dorsey College-Roseville

31450 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 23

Trade grads 2023-24: 23
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,640
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $32,417

Dorsey College-Saginaw

4390 Bay Rd, Saginaw, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 12

Trade grads 2023-24: 12
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,640
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $32,417

West Shore Community College

3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 8

Trade grads 2023-24: 8
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,650
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,749

Montcalm Community College

2800 College Dr., Sidney, MI · Public, 2-year

IMT 28
WELD 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 32
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,984
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,939

Abcott Institute

16250 Northland Drive, Suite 205, Southfield, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 3
Largest program 2025-26: $29,900
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $31,755

U.S. Truck Driver Training School

6500 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

CDL 790

Trade grads 2023-24: 790

Northwestern Michigan College

1701 E Front St, Traverse City, MI · Public, 4-year

CARP 6
WELD 6
AUTO 4
ELEC 4
HVAC 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 21
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $6,073
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,186

Delta College

1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 97
ELEC 19
HVAC 13
AUTO 9
DSL 3
IMT 2

Trade grads 2023-24: 143
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,910
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,641

Macomb Community College

14500 E Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI · Public, 2-year

AUTO 58
WELD 23
IMT 12
PLMB 5
CNC 4
ELEC 3
CARP 1
CNST 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 107
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,745
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,976

Dorsey College-Wayne

35005 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 32

Trade grads 2023-24: 32
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,640
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $32,417

Dorsey College-Woodhaven

19810 West Road, Woodhaven, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 21

Trade grads 2023-24: 21
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,640
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $32,417

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.