Trade Schools in Omaha, NE

Omaha, NE has 8 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 1,204 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,500 to $18,100, with a median of $17,750 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $46,087 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Metropolitan Community College Area, Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy and Capitol Beauty School.

8
Schools
1,204
Graduates last year
$17,750
Median program tuition
$46,087
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 schools in Omaha, NE

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Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 8 more
Average net price
$3,811
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy

Omaha, NE

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$15,222
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Capitol Beauty School

Omaha, NE

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$16,591
Completion rate
99%
Type
Private for-profit

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$14,621
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private nonprofit

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$25,301
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private nonprofit

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$32,456
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Omaha

SOHO Hair Academy

Council Bluffs, IA

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$14,400
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Dental Assistant and 8 more
Average net price
$16,324
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Omaha, NE?

The median published tuition is $17,750 (range $9,500 to $18,100, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy ($9,500) and Capitol Beauty School ($9,550). 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 13 months to finish (4 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 18 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $46,087 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 Omaha, NE?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Metropolitan Community College Area.

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.