Trade Schools in Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY has 8 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 753 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,900 to $24,559, with a median of $11,654 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,492 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester, Shear Ego International School of Hair Design and Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing.

8
Schools
753
Graduates last year
$11,654
Median program tuition
$25,492
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 schools in Rochester, NY

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Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$4,268
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Rochester

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Rochester, NY?

The median published tuition is $11,654 (range $3,900 to $24,559, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design ($3,900), Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester ($8,415) and Sharp Edgez Barber Institute ($9,900). 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 5 months to finish (5 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,492 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 Rochester, NY?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Monroe 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.