Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 5 more
- Average net price
- $3,357
- Completion rate
- 20%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 683 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $1,355 to $19,260, with a median of $16,297 across the 5 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $41,917 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Grand Rapids Community College, Ross College-Grand Rapids North and Empire Beauty School-Michigan.
5
Schools
683
Graduates last year
$16,297
Median program tuition
$41,917
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 5 schools in Grand Rapids, MI
Ross College-Grand Rapids North
Grand Rapids, MI
- Programs
- CNA, Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $21,413
- Completion rate
- 61%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $16,817
- Completion rate
- 63%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
- Programs
- EMT and Paramedic, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Type
- Private for-profit
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
- Programs
- LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $17,623
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Also within 30 miles of Grand Rapids
Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids
Kentwood, MI
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $21,767
- Completion rate
- 92%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Mosley School of Cosmetology
Kentwood, MI
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $20,652
- Type
- Private for-profit
Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood
Kentwood, MI
- Programs
- Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $21,816
- Completion rate
- 61%
- Type
- Private for-profit
The Salon Professional Academy of Holland
Holland, MI
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $15,683
- Completion rate
- 95%
- Type
- Private for-profit
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Ionia, MI
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance
- Average net price
- $11,004
- Completion rate
- 97%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median published tuition is $16,297 (range $1,355 to $19,260, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Ross College-Grand Rapids North ($1,355) and Empire Beauty School-Michigan ($19,260). 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 8 months to finish (1 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 21 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,917 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Grand Rapids 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.