Trade Schools in Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, AR has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 199 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,230 to $17,355, with a median of $17,000 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $41,658 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Baptist Health College Little Rock, University of Arkansas Grantham and Washington Barber College Inc.

5
Schools
199
Graduates last year
$17,000
Median program tuition
$41,658
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Little Rock, AR

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Also within 30 miles of Little Rock

Arkansas Welding Academy

Jacksonville, AR

Programs
Welding
Average net price
$36,669
Completion rate
94%
Type
Private for-profit

Arthur's Beauty College

Jacksonville, AR

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$10,792
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Arthur's Beauty College

Conway, AR

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$12,806
Completion rate
41%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Little Rock, AR?

The median published tuition is $17,000 (range $16,230 to $17,355, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Velvatex College of Beauty Culture ($16,230), Washington Barber College Inc ($17,000) and GoodFellas Barber College ($17,355). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (11 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,658 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Little Rock, AR?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including University of Arkansas Grantham.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.