Trade Schools in Waterford, MI

Waterford, MI has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 73 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,415 to $19,800, with a median of $5,755 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

The largest programs by graduates are at Marketti Academy of Cosmetology, Port Huron Cosmetology College and D&S School of Cosmetology.

3
Schools
73
Graduates last year
$5,755
Median program tuition

All 3 schools in Waterford, MI

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Marketti Academy of Cosmetology

Waterford, MI

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$15,423
Completion rate
85%
Type
Private for-profit

Port Huron Cosmetology College

Waterford, MI

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,866
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Waterford

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
Average net price
$5,190
Completion rate
21%
Type
Public

Michigan College of Beauty-Troy

Troy, MI

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$18,778
Completion rate
69%
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

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

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

Abcott Institute

Southfield, MI

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

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $5,755 (range $2,415 to $19,800, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Marketti Academy of Cosmetology ($2,415), Port Huron Cosmetology College ($5,232) and D&S School of Cosmetology ($14,000). 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 (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

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.