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3,106 schools

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26,254 apprenticeships

Registered apprenticeship sponsors pay wages from day one — training costs are typically covered by the sponsor instead of tuition. Same trades, no tuition bill.

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Welding981 schools · median earnings $38k
552 paid apprenticeshipsMachining & CNC981 schools · median earnings $38k
1,396 paid apprenticeshipsHVAC681 schools · median earnings $37k
2,073 paid apprenticeshipsElectrician629 schools · median earnings $38k
5,487 paid apprenticeshipsElectrical Lineman629 schools · median earnings $38k
995 paid apprenticeshipsPlumbing212 schools · median earnings $39k
3,721 paid apprenticeshipsCDL & Truck Driving325 schools · median earnings $37k
551 paid apprenticeshipsDiesel Mechanics931 schools · median earnings $39k
271 paid apprenticeshipsAutomotive Technology931 schools · median earnings $39k
454 paid apprenticeshipsAviation Maintenance931 schools · median earnings $39k
90 paid apprenticeshipsDental Assisting733 schools · median earnings $38k
87 paid apprenticeshipsMedical Assisting1,403 schools · median earnings $38k
262 paid apprenticeshipsPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)1,250 schools · median earnings $39k
417 paid apprenticeshipsCosmetology1,521 schools · median earnings $28k
710 paid apprenticeshipsBarbering1,521 schools · median earnings $28k
310 paid apprenticeshipsEMT & Paramedic1,121 schools · median earnings $39k
163 paid apprenticeshipsRadiologic Technology1,121 schools · median earnings $39k
37 paid apprenticeshipsCarpentry273 schools · median earnings $39k
730 paid apprenticeshipsCulinary Arts580 schools · median earnings $39k
297 paid apprenticeshipsMassage Therapy488 schools · median earnings $33k
28 paid apprenticeships

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