Trade Schools in Waterbury, CT

Waterbury, CT has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 66 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,500 to $23,328, with a median of $20,775 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,675 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Dolce The Academy, Industrial Management Training Institute and Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC.

3
Schools
66
Graduates last year
$20,775
Median program tuition
$20,675
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Waterbury, CT

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Dolce The Academy

Waterbury, CT

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$11,148
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Waterbury

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT

Programs
CNA and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$14,594
Completion rate
0%
Type
Public

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, CT

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$18,284
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

Cromwell, CT

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$39,032
Completion rate
87%
Type
Private for-profit

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$32,994
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private nonprofit

American Institute-West Hartford

West Hartford, CT

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$16,745
Completion rate
62%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Waterbury, CT?

The median published tuition is $20,775 (range $9,500 to $23,328, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Dolce The Academy ($9,500), Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC ($14,201) and Industrial Management Training Institute ($22,152). 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 (5 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,675 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.