Trade schools in New Hampshire provide courses in a variety of job fields and reward their graduates with post-secondary certificates and degrees that can be used to secure entry-level positions in most of the state’s primary industries. Most of the state’s residents are eligible to receive instruction at these vocational programs, and many of the courses can be completed in two years or less.
If you’re interested in finding out more about vocational schools in New Hampshire, or would like to learn about the jobs that these institutions can prepare you for, the resources on this page can provide you with a wealth of information.
Accredited Trade Schools in NH
At the beginning of 2014, there were 14 accredited trade schools in New Hampshire according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In the table below you will find links to each school, as well as basic program data about the curriculum offered, etc.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Continental Academie of Hair Design-Hudson | 102 Derry St, Hudson, New Hampshire 03051 |
| Daniel Webster College | 20 University Dr, Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-1300 |
| Empire Beauty School-Hooksett | 1328 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, New Hampshire 03106 |
| Empire Beauty School-Laconia | 556 Main St, Laconia, New Hampshire 03246 |
| Empire Beauty School-Portsmouth | 2545 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 |
| Empire Beauty School-Somersworth | 362 Rte 108, Somersworth, New Hampshire 03878 |
| InterCoast Career Institute-Salem | 19 Keewaydin Dr, Salem, New Hampshire 03079 |
| Keene Beauty Academy | 800 Park Ave, Keene, New Hampshire 03431 |
| Laird Institute of Spa Therapy | 981 Second Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-5263 |
| Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics-Paul Mitchell Partner School | 79-6 South River Road, Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 |
| Mount Washington College | 3 Sundial Ave, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103-9969 |
| New England School of Hair Design inc | 12 Interchange Dr, West Lebanon, New Hampshire 03784-2003 |
| New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts | 153 Lowell Rd, Hudson, New Hampshire 03051 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth | 140 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801-4084 |
| Salter School of Nursing & Allied Health | 670 N. Commercial St. Suite 403, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103 |
| Seacoast Career School-Manchester Campus | 670 North Commercial St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
Job Outlook for New Hampshire
The State of New Hampshire’s job market has traditionally been based on a mixture of agricultural, manufacturing and, of course, tourism. Looking ahead to 2020, however, the New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau (ELMI) projects that the state’s fastest-growing labor sector will be healthcare.
New Hampshire’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
The list below reflects the 10 occupations expected to experience the highest rate of growth in New Hampshire through the end of the decade. To watch a brief video about the position, or view current employment projections, simply click on any of the names shown.
Home Health Aides
Median Salary in NH (2012): $23,500
2010 Employment: 2,310
2020 Employment: 3,750
Pct Change: 62%
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Personal Care Aides
Median Salary in NH (2012): $22,500
2010 Employment: 3,870
2020 Employment: 6,050
Pct Change: 57%
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Market Research Analysts and Specialists
Median Salary in NH (2012): $60,700
2010 Employment: 930
2020 Employment: 1,240
Pct Change: 34%
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Medical Secretaries
Median Salary in NH (2012): $34,100
2010 Employment: 2,530
2020 Employment: 3,360
Pct Change: 33%
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Personal Financial Advisors
Median Salary in NH (2012): $58,400
2010 Employment: 1,190
2020 Employment: 1,570
Pct Change: 32%
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Physical Therapists
Median Salary in NH (2012): $72,800
2010 Employment: 1,400
2020 Employment: 1,810
Pct Change: 29%
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EMTs and Paramedics
Median Salary in NH (2012): $30,800
2010 Employment: 1,340
2020 Employment: 1,700
Pct Change: 27%
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Dental Hygienists
Median Salary in NH (2012): $76,800
2010 Employment: 1,170
2020 Employment: 1,480
Pct Change: 27%
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Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Median Salary in NH (2012): $18,800
2010 Employment: 920
2020 Employment: 1,150
Pct Change: 26%
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Software Developers, Applications
Median Salary in NH (2012): $89,300
2010 Employment: 4,760
2020 Employment: 5,990
Pct Change: 26%
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Source: New Hampshire Employment Security, Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau