Trade Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 54 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 26 public and 28 private. Together they graduated 4,307 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $960 to $52,750, with a median of $13,600 across the 57 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,182 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts, Jupiter Beauty Academy and Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth.

54
Schools
4,307
Graduates last year
$13,600
Median program tuition
$42,182
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Massachusetts

All 54 schools in Massachusetts

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Jupiter Beauty Academy

Boston, MA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth

Plymouth, MA

Programs
Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$41,410
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Spa Tech Institute-Westboro

Westborough, MA

Programs
Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$34,403
Completion rate
94%
Type
Private for-profit

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
Average net price
$6,588
Completion rate
23%
Type
Public

New England Hair Academy

Malden, MA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$21,671
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

Southeastern Technical Institute

South Easton, MA

Programs
Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$13,664
Completion rate
61%
Type
Public

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$1,756
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, MA

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, EMT and Paramedic, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$7,964
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

Worcester, MA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$25,302
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

North Shore Community College

Danvers, MA

Programs
Cosmetology, Lineworker, LPN and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$5,287
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River

Fall River, MA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$28,634
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, MA

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$5,976
Completion rate
21%
Type
Public

Massasoit Community College

Brockton, MA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$6,492
Completion rate
25%
Type
Public

Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, MA

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$6,427
Completion rate
28%
Type
Public

Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, MA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$4,452
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Greenfield Community College

Greenfield, MA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$7,949
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

Charles H McCann Technical School

North Adams, MA

Programs
Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$13,465
Completion rate
92%
Type
Public

Holyoke Community College

Holyoke, MA

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$6,427
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Quincy College

Quincy, MA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN, Phlebotomy and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$16,530
Completion rate
17%
Type
Public

Monty Tech

Fitchburg, MA

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$38,117
Completion rate
100%
Type
Public

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, MA

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$3,970
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Lasell University

Newton, MA

Programs
Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$26,341
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private nonprofit

Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, MA

Programs
LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$8,257
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Alexander Academy

Lunenburg, MA

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$32,762
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

EINE Inc

Tewksbury, MA

Programs
Esthetician
Average net price
$40,351
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Rob Roy Academy-Taunton

Taunton, MA

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$23,209
Completion rate
44%
Type
Private for-profit

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$10,095
Completion rate
23%
Type
Public

Fisher College

Boston, MA

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,042
Completion rate
40%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Massachusetts?

The median published tuition is $13,600 (range $960 to $52,750, 57 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Jupiter Beauty Academy ($960), New England Hair Academy ($1,600) and Charles H McCann Technical School ($1,735). 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 (1 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 98 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,182 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 Massachusetts?

Yes. 26 public schools offer it, including Quinsigamond Community College, Southeastern Technical Institute, Springfield Technical Community College, Massachusetts Bay Community College and Cape Cod 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.