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Trade Schools in Raleigh

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Due to the city's number of cutting-edge research facilities and top tier academic institutions, Raleigh has joined Chapel Hill and Durham to become part of the renowned "Research Triangle."

With a population of just about 1 million and a low unemployment rate, this area is appealing to many who are looking to attend a vocational school in the area.

Top Industries in Raleigh

Raleigh is currently home to some of the country's top Fortune 100 companies, including Cisco and IBM. Better yet, the city is quickly emerging as a technology hub, meaning that some of the top-performing industries in Raleigh include:

  • Health Service and life sciences
  • Information technology
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Clean technology
  • Government agencies
  • Education

As for the highest-paying vocational careers in high demand in the Raleigh area, students may want to be on the look for a position in business, construction or health services. Some programs worth investing in may include:

Why Is Raleigh Good for Trade and Vocational Students?

Raleigh, and the surrounding area, is currently home to multiple trade and vocational programs, along with a variety of 2-year associate degree programs.

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Demographics

Total Population457,159

Education and Earnings

# Enrolled in College39,046
Median Earnings Without High School Degree$19,718
Median Earnings With High School Degree$27,397
Median Earnings With Associate Degree$34,934

Commute

Average Commute Time24 minutes
% Commutes by Walking1.6%
% Commutes by Bicycle0.4%
% Commutes by Public Transportation2%

Housing

Median Housing Cost$1,159
Median Gross Rent$1,074
Median House Value$236,700
Source: American Community Survey, 2018, U.S. Census Bureau, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/.
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