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A Massachusetts-specific cut of our national dataset: which trades pay back the most per tuition dollar, what schools cost, and where you can get paid to train instead of paying — all from official U.S. federal data. Free to cite with attribution to Explore Top Colleges. National report & full CSV →
This report includes only Massachusetts trade rows with a published school-comparison page. Apprenticeship totals add the record counts in those rows; a source record may appear in multiple trades. They are not deduplicated counts of unique programs, sponsors, or current openings. Confirm application availability with the sponsor. Count definitions →
Ranked by median graduate earnings (10 yrs after entry) per $1,000 of annual net price — a school-level value measure. Methodology.
| Trade | Value ($/$1k tuition) | Median net price/yr | Median earnings | Paid apprenticeships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | $5,992 | $7,060 | $42,306 | 0 |
| Machining & CNC | $5,992 | $7,060 | $42,306 | 0 |
| Dental Assisting | $5,772 | $7,496 | $43,266 | 0 |
| Diesel Mechanics | $5,633 | $8,378 | $47,196 | 1 |
| Automotive Technology | $5,633 | $8,378 | $47,196 | 0 |