Trade school and allied-health programs in Alabama
358 certificate and associate programs at 47 schools in Alabama are in the federal data. Pick a field to see graduate earnings, debt and every school.
| Field | Programs | Median 1-yr earnings | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding & Metalworking | 29 | $33,184 | -23% |
| HVAC & Refrigeration | 11 | $38,552 | -11% |
| Electrician & Power Line | 15 | $37,216 | -22% |
| Auto Mechanic & Technician | 27 | $65,481 | +44% |
| Diesel & Heavy Equipment | 26 | $59,011 | -6% |
| Carpentry | 4 | not reported | – |
| Construction Trades & Building Inspection | 7 | not reported | – |
| Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics | 36 | $20,991 | -9% |
| Culinary Arts & Baking | 14 | not reported | – |
| Nursing Assistant & Practical Nursing (CNA/LPN) | 23 | $55,462 | +11% |
| Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support | 38 | $30,237 | -16% |
| Dental Assisting & Hygiene Support | 18 | $30,064 | -16% |
| Imaging, Surgical Tech & Respiratory Care | 38 | $50,630 | -15% |
| Phlebotomy & Clinical Lab Technology | 12 | $48,089 | +16% |
| Medical Billing, Coding & Health Administration | 19 | $33,772 | -3% |
| Massage Therapy & Bodywork | 6 | $26,269 | -8% |
| Drafting & CAD Technology | 28 | not reported | – |
| Veterinary Assistant & Technician | 3 | $32,448 | -11% |
| Fire Science & Protection | 4 | $86,739 | +65% |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.