Trade Schools in Lakewood, CO

Lakewood, CO has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 920 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $38,687 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Red Rocks Community College, Paul Mitchell the School-Denver and Colorado School of Healing Arts.

3
Schools
920
Graduates last year
$38,687
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Lakewood, CO

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Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 8 more
Average net price
$5,311
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Lakewood

United Beauty College

Denver, CO

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Denver

Denver, CO

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$18,002
Completion rate
87%
Type
Private for-profit

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Machinist and CNC and 4 more
Average net price
$4,799
Completion rate
14%
Type
Public

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
Average net price
$8,551
Completion rate
28%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Denver

Denver, CO

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$40,902
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career College-Aurora

Aurora, CO

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$18,238
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$15,685
Completion rate
78%
Type
Private for-profit

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
Average net price
$7,972
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,687 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 Lakewood, CO?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Red Rocks Community College.

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.