Trade Schools in Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 2,490 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,995 to $19,391, with a median of $10,248 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,268 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Summit Salon Academy-Lexington and Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education.

5
Schools
2,490
Graduates last year
$10,248
Median program tuition
$42,268
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Lexington, KY

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Summit Salon Academy-Lexington

Lexington, KY

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,231
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Lexington

Medical Career & Technical College

Richmond, KY

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$25,906
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Lexington, KY?

The median published tuition is $10,248 (range $4,995 to $19,391, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education ($4,995), Summit Salon Academy-Lexington ($6,000) and Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington ($19,391). 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 9 months to finish (3 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 43 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,268 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 Lexington, KY?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Bluegrass Community and Technical 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.