Williamson College of the Trades

Williamson College of the Trades is a private nonprofit two-year institution in Media, PA. The college enrolls 279 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 60.67 out of 100. It reports a 66% completion rate and an 83% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting strong student commitment at this small, trade-focused college.

The college offers specialized certificate programs in the construction and manufacturing trades, including Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Power Plant Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, and Mason/Masonry. These programs provide hands-on training in skilled trades that are in consistent demand across the construction and industrial sectors.

Located in a large suburban area of Media, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia, Williamson College of the Trades is one of the few tuition-free trade schools in the country. For students seeking focused training in carpentry, masonry, machining, or power plant technology in the greater Philadelphia region, Williamson offers a distinctive trade education model with deep roots in skilled craftsmanship.