Trade Schools in Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 805 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,200 to $21,995, with a median of $12,695 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,617 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Wayne County Community College District, Dorsey College-Dearborn and Dymond Designs Beauty School.

7
Schools
805
Graduates last year
$12,695
Median program tuition
$30,617
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Detroit, MI

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Dorsey College-Dearborn

Detroit, MI

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$27,365
Completion rate
33%
Type
Private for-profit

Dymond Designs Beauty School

Detroit, MI

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$21,721
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

P&A Scholars Beauty School

Detroit, MI

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$12,962
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

DSDT

Detroit, MI

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$32,737
Completion rate
88%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Detroit

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 10 more
Average net price
$317
Completion rate
17%
Type
Public

Abcott Institute

Southfield, MI

Programs
HVAC, LPN, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$46,242
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey School of Beauty

Taylor, MI

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$28,100
Completion rate
56%
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College

Madison Heights, MI

Programs
Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic, Esthetician and LPN and 4 more
Average net price
$28,466
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private for-profit

Elevate Salon Institute

Royal Oak, MI

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Average net price
$16,562
Completion rate
91%
Type
Private for-profit

Macomb Community College

Warren, MI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
Completion rate
16%
Type
Public

Carnegie Institute

Troy, MI

Programs
Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$15,864
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Detroit, MI?

The median published tuition is $12,695 (range $7,200 to $21,995, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at P&A Scholars Beauty School ($7,200), Dymond Designs Beauty School ($10,163) and Metro Detroit Barber College ($12,695). 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 11 months to finish (3 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,617 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 Detroit, MI?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Wayne County Community College District.

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.