Trade Schools in West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach, FL has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 491 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,906 to $18,805, with a median of $9,779 across the 16 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,929 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach, Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and Empire Beauty School-West Palm.

7
Schools
491
Graduates last year
$9,779
Median program tuition
$22,929
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in West Palm Beach, FL

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Southeastern College-West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL

Programs
LPN, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$32,555
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

HCI College

West Palm Beach, FL

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$30,822
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute

West Palm Beach, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$24,805
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of West Palm Beach

Latin Beauty Academy

Greenacres, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$17,411
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 13 more
Average net price
$8,820
Completion rate
42%
Type
Public

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools

Boynton Beach, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$20,510
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private for-profit

Boca Beauty Academy

Boca Raton, FL

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$22,128
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland

Parkland, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Average net price
$23,959
Completion rate
91%
Type
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

Pompano Beach, FL

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$34,427
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in West Palm Beach, FL?

The median published tuition is $9,779 (range $1,906 to $18,805, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach ($1,906), Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty ($2,250) and The Beauty Institute ($2,770). 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 6 months to finish (3 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,929 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.