Trade Schools in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 1,328 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,272 to $19,420, with a median of $19,260 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,561 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central Piedmont Community College, Southeastern College-Charlotte and Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte.

7
Schools
1,328
Graduates last year
$19,260
Median program tuition
$33,561
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Charlotte, NC

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Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$1,741
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Southeastern College-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

Programs
LPN, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$32,589
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

No Grease Barber School

Charlotte, NC

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$17,689
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Charlotte

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 10 more
Average net price
$4,979
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Electrician and 8 more
Average net price
$3,981
Completion rate
60%
Type
Public

NASCAR Technical Institute

Mooresville, NC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, HVAC, Machinist and CNC and Welding
Average net price
$27,151
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Charlotte, NC?

The median published tuition is $19,260 (range $18,272 to $19,420, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at No Grease Barber School ($18,272), Empire Beauty School-Pineville ($19,260) and Empire Beauty School-Charlotte ($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 11 months to finish (11 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 15 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,561 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 Charlotte, NC?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Central Piedmont 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.