Trade Schools in Washington
32 schools with their programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. This is a directory, not a quality ranking. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#10
National Rank
32
Schools
16
Program Types
8
Certifications
2.8
Avg Programs/School
16
Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACMachine
How This List Is Ordered
This is not a quality ranking, and we do not name a best school. Schools appear in order of how much verified program and credential data BOMAtlas currently holds for each one. The order is computed from these five components only, out of 62 points:
- Program breadth 0-20 pts
- Certification depth 0-15 pts
- Equipment and facilities 0-8 pts
- Accreditation 0-12 pts
- Financial aid eligibility (VA, Pell, WIOA) 0-7 pts
Schools with the same total are listed alphabetically. Nothing else affects the order: no commercial relationship with BOMForge, no measure of how completely we recorded a school, and no paid placement. No school pays to appear here or to appear higher.
A school further down the list may simply have less data confirmed so far. Absence of data is a gap in our records, not a negative signal about the school. Placement rates and starting salaries are shown below where a school has published them, but they do not affect the order, because we hold them for too few schools to compare fairly. The list is updated as new data is verified.
15 Trade Schools in Washington in Detail
1
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
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Contact: Joyce Loveday — —
2
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA Approved
Certifications: Six Sigma, Phlebotomy
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Contact: James Lemerond —
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3
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical💻 IT & Networking
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: Dr. Faimous Harrison — —
4
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
Pell Eligible
Certifications: Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
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Contact: Jocelyn Sheehan —
[email protected]
5
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA
📚 Medical Assisting🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: Tracy Powell —
[email protected]
6
North Seattle College
Seattle, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry📡 Electronics & Instrumentation🏭 Manufacturing Technology🤖 Robotics & Automation📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: Rachel Solemsaas —
[email protected]
7
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA
🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology🤖 Robotics & Automation📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE
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8
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA Approved
Certifications: CNA
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Contact: Christopher Villa —
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9
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🪵 Woodworking & Cabinetry🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: Alex Bryan —
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10
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation🏭 Manufacturing Technology
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: Rebekah Woods — —
11
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: Suzy Ames — [email protected]
12
Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA Approved
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Contact: Carli Schiffner —
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13
Green River College
Auburn, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: General Contact —
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14
Highline College
Des Moines, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical💻 IT & Networking
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Certifications: NATE
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Contact: John Mosby —
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15
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
Title IV
Certifications: NATE
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All Other Schools
| # | School | City | Programs | Certs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
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Bremerton | 7 | 1 |
| 17 |
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Lakewood | 6 | 1 |
| 18 |
 Seattle Central College
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Seattle | 6 | 1 |
| 19 |
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Olympia | 5 | 1 |
| 20 |
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Tacoma | 9 | 0 |
| 21 |
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Walla Walla | 10 | 1 |
| 22 |
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Moses Lake | 11 | 0 |
| 23 |
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Yakima | 13 | 2 |
| 24 |
 Spokane Community College
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Spokane | 11 | 0 |
| 25 |
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Lynnwood | 8 | 1 |
| 26 |
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Renton | 11 | 2 |
| 27 |
 South Seattle College
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Seattle | 10 | 2 |
| 28 |
|
Seattle | 5 | 0 |
| 29 |
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Vancouver | 8 | 0 |
| 30 |
|
Olympia | 6 | 0 |
| 31 |
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Tacoma | 1 | 0 |
| 32 |
|
Everett | 1 | 0 |
📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in Washington
💻 IT & Networking Schools in Washington
🏗️ Construction & Carpentry Schools in Washington
🏥 Healthcare & Medical Schools in Washington
🔥 Welding & Fabrication Schools in Washington
🏭 Manufacturing Technology Schools in Washington
⚙️ CNC & Machining Schools in Washington
🚗 Automotive Technology Schools in Washington
Certifications Available
NATE15 schools
Phlebotomy8 schools
Six Sigma1 schools
Medical Coding1 schools
CNA1 schools
CPR/BLS1 schools
OSHA 101 schools
Lean Manufacturing1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Washington?
There are 32 trade schools in Washington tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 16
different fields.
What are the most popular trade programs in Washington?
The most common programs are CAD/CAM & Drafting, IT & Networking, Construction
& Carpentry. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Washington trade schools?
Schools in Washington offer 8 different certifications including NATE, Phlebotomy, Six
Sigma, Medical Coding, CNA.
How is this list of Washington trade schools ordered?
This is not a quality ranking and we do not name a best school. Schools are ordered by
how much verified program and credential data BOMAtlas currently holds for each one,
using five components: program breadth (0-20 points), certification depth (0-15),
equipment and facilities (0-8), accreditation (0-12), and financial aid eligibility for
VA, Pell and WIOA (0-7). Schools with the same total are ordered alphabetically. Nothing
else is used: no commercial relationship with BOMForge, no measure of how completely we
recorded a school, and no paid placement. A school lower in the list may simply have
less data confirmed so far, which is a gap in our records and not a judgment about the
school.
How does Washington compare to other states for trade education?
Washington ranks #10 nationally with 32 schools and 8 unique program types.
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