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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why did New England Institute of Technology announce a price reduction聽 for their Skilled Trades degrees?

  萌妹社区 announced a 47% reduction in tuition across a variety of degree programs within聽 the skilled trades, establishing a uniform lowered tuition cost lessened from $34,875 to聽 $18,540 per academic year for all programs within this field of study, starting Spring聽 2025.

  With this tuition reduction, New England Tech is affirming its dedication to addressing聽 the urgent demand for skilled professionals and supporting workforce needs across the聽 region. As industries across the nation increasingly depend on highly trained trades聽 professionals to build and maintain critical infrastructure, 萌妹社区 remains steadfast in its聽 mission of equipping students with the practical skills, hands-on experience, and聽 certifications necessary to thrive in these high-demand industries.

  Reducing the cost of education allows students from all backgrounds to pursue and聽 excel in these rewarding, sought-after careers.

• What Skilled Trades degree programs does 萌妹社区 offer?

  萌妹社区 offers 18 month accelerated associate degrees in the following skilled trades and聽 transportation technology:

  • Building Construction Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electrical Technology with Renewable Energy
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology
  • Plumbing and Heating Technology
  • Welding Engineering Technology
  • Automotive Technology
  • Marine Technology
• Which programs have reduced tuition?

  All 18-month associate degree programs within skilled trades and transportation聽 technology are now $18,540 per academic year. While many of our associate degree聽 programs in this field were already priced low, the below programs were previously聽 priced at $34,875 and have now been reduced to $18,540 beginning Spring 2025.

  • Electrical Technology
  • Welding Engineering Technology
  • Building Construction
  • Marine Technology
  • Facilities Management
• Who is eligible for reduced tuition for skilled trades degree programs?

  All enrolled students whose entry term is Spring 2025 or later will now be $18,540 per聽 academic year.

• How long does a skilled trade degree take to complete at 萌妹社区?

  An associate degree in one of 萌妹社区鈥檚 skilled trades can be completed in as little as 18聽 months鈥�6 months faster than most traditional associate degrees, which typically take 2聽 years to finish. This accelerated path is made possible through our focused, hands-on聽 curriculum that prioritizes practical, industry-relevant skills to ensure students graduate聽 ready to succeed without compromising the quality of their education.

• How can prospective students and their families learn more and apply?

  To learn more, a prospective student can:

  • Visit neit.edu/trades
  • Request a call back at
  • Start an application at
  • Speak directly with an 萌妹社区 Admissions Officer at 401-739-5000
  • Email 萌妹社区 Admissions at [email protected]
• How will this change impact scholarships and financial aid?

  Financial Aid eligibility and Scholarship opportunities will be unaffected by this tuition聽reduction. We remain committed to making education as affordable as possible. The聽vast majority of our students receive both merit-based and need-based university aid, and our Financial Aid office will continue to help students take full advantage of other financial aid resources available through various federal, state and private programs,聽including Pell Grants and scholarships.

• Why should prospective students consider a degree in a skilled trade?

  Skilled trades represent some of the fastest-growing and most in-demand careers today. With a significant number of job openings projected in these fields, now is the ideal time to pursue this rewarding career path. Trades professionals with degrees are highly sought after by employers, enjoy higher lifetime earning potential, and have greater opportunities for career advancement and entrepreneurship. Additionally, a degree in the skilled trades costs about a quarter of a traditional four-year degree, offering a high return on investment without compromising salary potential or job security.

• What are the current job outlook projections within skilled trade industries?

  The demand for skilled trades workers continues to grow significantly, both locally and聽 nationally:

  • The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training classifies the skilled trades聽 as a High Demand Occupation, projecting a need for over 15,000 specialty trade contractors in the state by 2032.
  • Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a total increase to 169 million job openings within trades and manufacturing by 2032.
  • According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report, skilled trades workers are projected to be the fourth fastest-growing occupation globally聽 by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for qualified professionals.

  Accelerating the demand, nearly 40% of the skilled trades workforce is nearing聽retirement age, creating even more job openings and intensifying the labor shortage.聽Now is a pivotal time to enter these essential and lucrative fields.

• How long has 萌妹社区 been offering skilled trades education?

  Since 1940, 萌妹社区 has been a leader in providing high-quality, hands-on education in the聽skilled trades. For over 85 years, we have proudly maintained our commitment to聽equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in these essential聽careers. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to supporting the next generation聽of professional tradespeople and addressing the growing demand for skilled workers.