About Trade School Insider
Trade School Insider exists to help people navigate the US trade school system without the confusion.
What We Do
We research programs, analyze Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, and compile the information that matters — so you can choose a trade school with confidence, not guesswork.
Every guide covers the same core questions: How much does the program cost? How long does it take? Is the school accredited? What will you earn after graduating? What do working tradespeople say about it? We answer all of these — with primary sources and real data, not opinion.
Who Runs It
Founder & Lead Researcher
Researching vocational education and BLS occupational data since 2022. Every article on this site is written or reviewed by Bikash before publishing.
How We Evaluate Schools
How We Keep Content Accurate
- Salary and job outlook data is refreshed every October after the BLS annual data release.
- School listings are verified annually — tuition and program details change frequently.
- Every page shows a "Last updated" date in the article byline.
- Factual corrections are made within 48 hours of being reported. Significant corrections are noted at the bottom of the article.
Our Relationship with Schools
We do not accept payment from schools for listings, placement, or reviews.
Our rankings, editorial recommendations, and which schools we include or exclude are based solely on our research methodology. Our editorial process operates independently of any commercial relationship.
Contact Us
For corrections, research questions, partnership inquiries, or anything else.