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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · $5,394/yr · 100% admit
New York City College of Technology (City Tech)
Public UniversityBrooklyn, NY · $7,530/yr · 44% admit
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Community CollegeMinneapolis, MN · $6,161/yr · 100% admit
Field of Study
Trades & Skilled Labor
CIP Code
15.0803
Carpentry Trade
Wood construction and finishing
Diesel Technology
Covers the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of diesel engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, and heavy-duty vehicles including trucks, buses, and construction equipment. Students earn hands-on training with engine analyzers, scan tools, and manufacturer-specific systems. Graduates work as diesel mechanics and heavy equipment technicians at trucking companies, dealerships, and fleet operations.
Electrical Trade
Electrical installation and repair
Elevator Technology
Prepares students to install, maintain, and repair elevators, escalators, and moving walkways in commercial and residential buildings. Students study electrical systems, hydraulics, safety codes, and blueprint reading through apprenticeship-aligned coursework. Graduates work as elevator installers and repairers, one of the highest-paid skilled trades in the construction industry.
HVAC Technology
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Two-year applied program training technicians to install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment - motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and electrical systems. Found at most community colleges and technical schools. Direct path into manufacturing maintenance roles.
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