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College Scorecard

Publisher: U.S. Department of EducationLast checked: 2026-08-01

Allows comparison of institution-level costs, fields of study, completion information, and student outcomes, helping trade-school shoppers look beyond advertising when evaluating eligible colleges and certificate providers.

Limitations: Data may be institution-level rather than specific to one electrical, HVAC, or plumbing program. Some apprenticeship and private training providers are not included, and recent local outcomes may differ.

Use this page as one evidence source, compare it with the other resources in the guide, and confirm dates, eligibility, local rules, costs, and availability directly before making an education, employment, licensing, or hiring decision.

Why it is useful

Allows comparison of institution-level costs, fields of study, completion information, and student outcomes, helping trade-school shoppers look beyond advertising when evaluating eligible colleges and certificate providers. Use this page as one evidence source, compare it with the other resources in the guide, and confirm dates, eligibility, local rules, costs, and availability directly before making an education, employment, licensing, or hiring decision.

Limitations

Data may be institution-level rather than specific to one electrical, HVAC, or plumbing program. Some apprenticeship and private training providers are not included, and recent local outcomes may differ.

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