Best Trade Schools in North Carolina
48 schools ranked by programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#5
National Rank
48
Schools
21
Program Types
18
Certifications
3.6
Avg Programs/School
21
Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACPlumbingMachine
How We Rank Schools
Schools are ranked using a transparent composite score (0-100 points) based on verifiable data:
- Program breadth 0-20 pts
- Certification depth 0-15 pts
- Equipment/facilities 0-8 pts
- Accreditation quality 0-12 pts
- Data completeness 0-18 pts
- Outcomes (placement, salary) 0-10 pts
- Financial aid (VA, Pell, WIOA) 0-7 pts
- Partnership readiness 0-10 pts
No school pays for placement. Rankings are updated as new data is verified.
Top 15 Trade Schools in North Carolina
1
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: OSHA 10, OSHA 30, CompTIA Security+, Medical Coding
SACSCOC, FTCC focuses on lifelong learning, workforce preparedness, and supporting
economic development in Cumberland County and beyondthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
are required to undergo a review for reaffirmation of accreditation every ten
yearsTalent Development IT Support Professional Development Staff CouncilTechnical Certification Admissions Information Apply Now Apprenticeship Information
for Employers Apprenticeship Information for Students Armed Forces Career Pathway
Arts and Humanities Division Athletics Blackboard
Contact: Amanda Colores —
coloresa@faytechcc.edu
2
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing,
Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to
award the associate degreethe Commission on High Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schoolsroom and boardService by clicking on the Student Finance menu button and viewing your Account
dashboard
Contact: Dr. Shah Ardalan — —
3
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical
Coding, CDL
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools 1979: 178-acre Person County Campus
dedicated 1979-80: Name changed to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) 1984-85: Person
County Campus expanded 1984-85: Caswell County added to College’s service area 1987:
DrPlant Science American Heart AssociationOur accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission
Contact: Lisa Ashley —
alicia.ashley@piedmontcc.edu
4
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
Construction TradesIndustrial ManufacturingHealthInformation TechnologyTransportationWelding & Fabrication
VA Approved
1% placement · 1% graduation
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 30, Six Sigma, Phlebotomy
Calendar News Faculty and Staff Directory Class Schedules Contact Us Graduation and
Beyond Career Services Craven CC Foundation Graduation Job BoardForms Accreditation Back Accreditation Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Program Outcome Data Quality Enhancement Plan Student Achievement Board of Trustees
Back BoardCraven CC Social Media Guidelines Graduation and Beyond Back Graduation and Beyond
Academic Catalog Alumni Association Career Services Back Career Services
Apprenticeships Back Apprenticeships Apprenticeships for Employers Apprenticeships
for Students and Parents Charting Your Course Job Board Back Job Board Submit Job
Posting Job Readiness Boot Camp Believe to Achieve Craven CC Foundation Back Craven
CC Foundation BoardEntry Council
Contact: Mary A.Y. Okada —
gccpresident@guamcc.edu
5
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Phlebotomy
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesthe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the
recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)Campus Security BoardCampus Security Board
Contact: Brent Barbee —
btbarbee@richmondcc.edu
6
Miller-Motte College-Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & CarpentryElectronics & Instrumentation
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)Tennessee and Miller Motte branch campuses have been approved by the State of
Tennessee to participate in the National CouncilTennessee and Miller Motte branch campuses have been approved by the State of
Tennessee to participate in the National CouncilTennessee and Miller Motte branch campuses have been approved by the State of
Tennessee to participate in the National Council
Contact: General Phone — —
7
Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & CarpentryElectronics & Instrumentation
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)Tennessee and Miller Motte branch campuses have been approved by the State of
Tennessee to participate in the National CouncilTennessee and Miller Motte branch campuses have been approved by the State of
Tennessee to participate in the National CouncilTennessee and Miller Motte branch campuses have been approved by the State of
Tennessee to participate in the National Council
Contact: Admissions Office —
admissions.corpuschristi@stvt.edu
8
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding, CDL
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award
associate degrees, diplomas and certificatesBlackboard Use BlackboardBlackboard Use BlackboardStaff News Victoria Ferrell wins EC Council
Contact: Janet Spriggs —
jspriggs@forsythtech.edu
9
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award
the associate degrees, diplomas, and certificatesvarious accrediting bodies which govern specific educational subject areasthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificatesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates
Contact: Dr. Vern L. Lindquist — —
10
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryManufacturing Technology
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, CCNA, CNA
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesSearch Open Navigation Links About MCC Campus News Human Resources Employee
Directory Map and Directions BoardDiplomas Services College Calendar Bookstore Financial Aid and Tuition Scholarships
College BoardEmployee Intranet Board
Contact: Tabitha R. Miller — —
11
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
Services Student Orientation Paying for College Anticipated Refund Dates Cares Act
Financial Aid Scholarship Application Net Price Calculator Payment Options Tuition
and Fees Campus Life Bookstore Library Student Services Placement Testing Clubs and
Activities Student Government AssociationSafety and Security About Administration BoardServices Student Orientation Paying for College Anticipated Refund Dates Cares Act
Financial Aid MTCC Scholarship Application Net Price Calculator Payment Options
Tuition and Fees Campus Life Bookstore Library Student Services Placement Testing
Student Engagement Clubs and Activities Student Government AssociationSafety and Security About Institutional Governance Administration Board
Contact: Stacy Buff — —
12
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
Successful graduates receive a curriculum certificate and are qualified to take
certification examinations mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education
and Training Standards CommissionEducation and Training Standards CommissionMeet the minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice
Education and Training Standards CommissionEducation and Training Standards Commission
Contact: Dr. Tracy Mancini — —
13
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE, CCNA, CNA, Phlebotomy
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesexternal agenciesState Students Employment at GTCC News and Events Social Media GTCC Quick Facts
Home About GTCC Accreditation Regional Accreditation Guilford Technical Community
College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
CommissionQuestions about the accreditation of GTCC may be directed in writing to the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
Contact: Anthony Clarke —
ajclarke@gtcc.edu
14
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesHome Skip to main content Haywood Community College Menu Close Menu Apply Visit
Contact Haywood Community College Moodle Donate Quick Links New Users Apps
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Foundation Scholarship Program PNC Student Solution Scholarship Hispanic Scholarship
Fund Jeanette Rankin Foundation Scholarship State Employees Association
Contact: Dr. Shelley White —
sywhite@haywood.edu
15
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
Construction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningManufacturing TechnologyCAD/CAM & DraftingHealthcare & MedicalIT & Networking
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award baccalaureate and master’s degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
and complies with its Substantive Change Policy and Proceduresthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award baccalaureate and master’s degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC)
Contact: Marcus Burgess, Ed.D. —
mburgess@st-aug.edu
All Other Schools
Best IT & Networking Schools in North Carolina
Best CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in North Carolina
Best Healthcare & Medical Schools in North Carolina
Best Construction & Carpentry Schools in North Carolina
Best Welding & Fabrication Schools in North Carolina
Best Manufacturing Technology Schools in North Carolina
Best Electrical Technology Schools in North Carolina
Best Automotive Technology Schools in North Carolina
Certifications Available
NATE28 schools
Phlebotomy21 schools
Medical Coding13 schools
CNA11 schools
OSHA 104 schools
OSHA 304 schools
CDL4 schools
Six Sigma3 schools
CCNA2 schools
CompTIA Security+1 schools
Lean Manufacturing1 schools
CompTIA A+1 schools
NATEF1 schools
Medication Aide1 schools
I-CAR1 schools
AWS Certified1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in North Carolina?
There are 48 trade schools in North Carolina tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in
21 different fields.
What is the best trade school in North Carolina?
Based on our composite ranking of programs, certifications, equipment, and
accreditations, Fayetteville Technical Community College ranks #1 in North Carolina.
What are the most popular trade programs in North Carolina?
The most common programs are IT & Networking, CAD/CAM & Drafting, Healthcare
& Medical. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at North Carolina trade schools?
Schools in North Carolina offer 18 different certifications including OSHA 10, OSHA 30,
CompTIA Security+, Medical Coding, NATE.
How are trade schools in North Carolina ranked?
BOMAtlas ranks schools using a transparent composite score (0-100) based on program
breadth, certifications, equipment, accreditations, outcomes (placement rate, salary),
financial aid availability, and data quality.
How does North Carolina compare to other states for trade education?
North Carolina ranks #5 nationally with 48 schools and 9 unique program types.
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