Best Trade Schools in Pennsylvania
47 schools ranked by programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#6
National Rank
47
Schools
16
Program Types
22
Certifications
3.5
Avg Programs/School
16
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 Pennsylvania
1
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown
Allentown, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG, Mastercam, NIMS
Equipment: CNC Machine, MIG Welder, Manual Mill
the ACCSC Skip to main content Lincoln Tech en español Student Login Call Programs
Automotive Automotive Technology Collision Repair and Refinishing Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Skilled Trades Machining and Manufacturing Electrical / Electronics
HVAC Welding Technology Health Sciences Dental Assistant Medical Assistant Medical
Assistant Technology Nursing (Practical) Patient Care Information Technology
Computer Networking See All Program Areas → Campuses Student Services Admissions
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& Tools Scholarships Academics Our Academic Approach The Lincoln Edge Strategies
for Success Early Student Engagement Beyond the Classroom Academic Support Campus
and Program Locator Request a Transcript Career Services Getting Started With Career
Services Career Services Mission Statement Who Hires Our Graduates? Career Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Who We Are Our History Letter from CEO
Mission Statement & Brand Promise Careers at Lincoln Tech Our Graduates Hall of
Fame Graduate Bios Success Stories Who Hires Our Grads? Consumer Info Frequently
Asked Questions About Lincoln Tech Student Consumer Info Accreditation Lincoln Tech
Service & Assistance Animal Policy HEERF / CARES Act Information Career Areas
Automotive Skilled Trades Health Sciences Information Technology Specialized
Training Partnerships Lincoln Brands Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln College of
Technology Nashville Auto-Diesel College Media Center Blog Podcasts Media Gallery
Investor Relations Useful Sites & Resources LincolnTech3D - Design your own car
Lincoln Tech en Español Blog Career Field Articles Automotive Health Science Skilled
Trades See All Blog Articles → Informational Guides How-To Guides What Is & What
Does Articles Our Columnists Nikki Barnes Robert Lanni Trade Industry News The
Skills Gap Podcast Contact Us Apply Now Search Website Search Real World Training
for a Hands-On Careerthe Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC)ACCSC: Allentown, PA Columbia, MD Denver, CO East Point, GA East Windsor, CT Grand
Prairie, TX Indianapolis, IN Iselin, NJ Lincoln, RI Mahwah, NJ Marietta, GA Melrose
Park, IL Moorestown, NJ Nashville, TN New Britain, CT Paramus, NJ Levittown, PA
Shelton, CT South Plainfield, NJ Union, NJ Whitestone, NY (Queens) Website:
https://wwwAccreditation Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology are
accredited by the Accrediting Commission
Contact: General Phone — —
Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Healthcare & Medical, and Welding &
Fabrication programs with BLS, CNA, EKG certifications. VA Approved accredited.
2
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG, Mastercam, NIMS
Equipment: CNC Machine, MIG Welder, Manual Mill
the ACCSC Skip to main content Lincoln Tech en español Student Login Call Programs
Automotive Automotive Technology Collision Repair and Refinishing Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Skilled Trades Machining and Manufacturing Electrical / Electronics
HVAC Welding Technology Health Sciences Dental Assistant Medical Assistant Medical
Assistant Technology Nursing (Practical) Patient Care Information Technology
Computer Networking See All Program Areas → Campuses Student Services Admissions
Welcome to Lincoln Our Acceptance Process Parents High School Students Military
DOW-Skillbridge Employers Alumni Student Email Account Registration Financial Aid
Investing in Yourself What is Financial Aid? How Do I Apply? Managing Your Money
Loan Repayment Options Net Price Calculator Frequently Asked Questions Resources
& Tools Scholarships Academics Our Academic Approach The Lincoln Edge Strategies
for Success Early Student Engagement Beyond the Classroom Academic Support Campus
and Program Locator Request a Transcript Career Services Getting Started With Career
Services Career Services Mission Statement Who Hires Our Graduates? Career Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Who We Are Our History Letter from CEO
Mission Statement & Brand Promise Careers at Lincoln Tech Our Graduates Hall of
Fame Graduate Bios Success Stories Who Hires Our Grads? Consumer Info Frequently
Asked Questions About Lincoln Tech Student Consumer Info Accreditation Lincoln Tech
Service & Assistance Animal Policy HEERF / CARES Act Information Career Areas
Automotive Skilled Trades Health Sciences Information Technology Specialized
Training Partnerships Lincoln Brands Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln College of
Technology Nashville Auto-Diesel College Media Center Blog Podcasts Media Gallery
Investor Relations Useful Sites & Resources LincolnTech3D - Design your own car
Lincoln Tech en Español Blog Career Field Articles Automotive Health Science Skilled
Trades See All Blog Articles → Informational Guides How-To Guides What Is & What
Does Articles Our Columnists Nikki Barnes Robert Lanni Trade Industry News The
Skills Gap Podcast Contact Us Apply Now Search Website Search Real World Training
for a Hands-On Careerthe Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC)ACCSC: Allentown, PA Columbia, MD Denver, CO East Point, GA East Windsor, CT Grand
Prairie, TX Indianapolis, IN Iselin, NJ Lincoln, RI Mahwah, NJ Marietta, GA Melrose
Park, IL Moorestown, NJ Nashville, TN New Britain, CT Paramus, NJ Levittown, PA
Shelton, CT South Plainfield, NJ Union, NJ Whitestone, NY (Queens) Website:
https://wwwAccreditation Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology are
accredited by the Accrediting Commission
Contact: General Phone — —
Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Healthcare & Medical, and Welding &
Fabrication programs with BLS, CNA, EKG certifications. VA Approved accredited.
3
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
1% placement
Certifications: NATE
To stay in touch with the alumni associationStudent activity fee is allocated to the Student Government Associationor guarantors in exchange for service on an advisory boardThaddeus Stevens College of Technology does allow for the reasonable reimbursement
of expenses associated with participation in such board
Contact: Darlene Petersen —
foundation@stevenscollege.edu
4
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Pleasant Gap, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, NATEF, CCNA, CNA
Accrediting CommissionPennsylvania State BoardCisco Academy Commissionand American Association
Contact: MaryAnn Volders —
mavolders@cpi.edu
5
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+,
Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
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completing the ExCPT exam through the National Healthcareer Association
Contact: L. Joy Gates Black —
president@dccc.edu
6
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA
HVAC/RHealthcare TrainingConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningElectronics & InstrumentationCAD/CAM & Drafting
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy
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Contact: Dr. David Ruth —
druth@northampton.edu
7
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Willow Street, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Pell Eligible
Certifications: OSHA 10, Phlebotomy, CDL, Hazmat Endorsement
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Contact: David Smith —
dmsmith@lancasterctc.edu
8
Schuylkill Technology Center
Frackville, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Pell Eligible
Certifications: OSHA 10
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NOW About STC Directions BoardFacility Use Blackboard
Contact: Shannon Brennan —
sbrennan@stcenters.org
9
Pennco Tech-Bristol
Bristol, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, OSHA 30
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Contact: General Phone — —
10
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA
Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningElectronics & Instrumentation
Certifications: OSHA 10, CompTIA A+, Lean Manufacturing, Phlebotomy
designated by the National Healthcareer Associationoffered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardRecycling American Heart AssociationProgram In partnership with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Contact: Kristin Mallory — —
11
Indiana County Technology Center
Indiana, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Certifications: EPA 608, NATE, OSHA 10, CNA
State Boardgraduates who resoundingly passed the NCLEX nursing boardNational Safety Council PBA Skills Certification American Ladder Association
Certification Gastite Installation Bobcat Telehandler Certification PA Builders
Associationoperate and maintain the Indiana County Technology Center is vested in the Joint
Board
Contact: Michael McDermott — info@ictc.edu
12
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA
Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyCNC & MachiningManufacturing TechnologyRobotics & AutomationCAD/CAM & Drafting
VA ApprovedTitle IV
Certifications: CPR/BLS, Phlebotomy
the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 1007 North Orange Street, 4th
Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 Veterans: Financial AidRACC Skip to main content Top menu myRACC ONLINE LEARNING WORKFORCE &
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Contact: Susan Looney — slooney@racc.edu
13
Venango County Area Vocational Technical School
Oil City, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE
Venango Technology Center Skip To Main Content Close Menu Search Clear Search About
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Contact: Mario Fontanazza —
mfontanazza@vtc1.org
14
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, NATEF, CNA
the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Accounting
Business Administration Business Management Applied Management Student Achievement
Data ACBSP Graduates ACBSP Programs Accredited by the American Culinary Federation
Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) Baking & Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts Technology Culinary Certification ACF Accreditation School of
Engineering Technologies Program accredited by the American Council for Construction
Education Accreditation (ACCE) Current 6-year accreditation expires February
2026the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Heavy Construction Equipment
Technology: Caterpillar Emphasis Heavy Construction Equipment Technology: Technician
Emphasis AED Program Accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and
Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Automotive Technology Management ATMAE Accreditation
Commission of ABET , under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for
Computer Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs and the Program
Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named
Programsthe Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET , under the General
Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly
Named Programsthe Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET , under the General
Criteria
Contact: Dr. Michael J. Reed —
cworkforce@pct.edu
15
Automotive Training Center-Warminster
Warminster, PA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, I-CAR
the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson
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All Other Schools
Best IT & Networking Schools in Pennsylvania
Best CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in Pennsylvania
Best Construction & Carpentry Schools in Pennsylvania
Best Healthcare & Medical Schools in Pennsylvania
Best Welding & Fabrication Schools in Pennsylvania
Best Automotive Technology Schools in Pennsylvania
Best Electrical Technology Schools in Pennsylvania
Best HVAC/R Schools in Pennsylvania
Certifications Available
NATE26 schools
Phlebotomy9 schools
CNA6 schools
OSHA 105 schools
CDL4 schools
CPR/BLS3 schools
CompTIA A+3 schools
EKG2 schools
Mastercam2 schools
NIMS2 schools
NATEF2 schools
Medical Coding2 schools
OSHA 302 schools
I-CAR2 schools
AWS Welding2 schools
CCNA1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Pennsylvania?
There are 47 trade schools in Pennsylvania tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 16
different fields.
What is the best trade school in Pennsylvania?
Based on our composite ranking of programs, certifications, equipment, and
accreditations, Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown ranks #1 in Pennsylvania.
What are the most popular trade programs in Pennsylvania?
The most common programs are IT & Networking, CAD/CAM & Drafting, Construction
& Carpentry. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Pennsylvania trade schools?
Schools in Pennsylvania offer 22 different certifications including CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG,
Mastercam, NIMS.
How are trade schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania compare to other states for trade education?
Pennsylvania ranks #6 nationally with 47 schools and 9 unique program types.
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