Trade Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 168 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 83 public and 85 private. Together they graduated 20,183 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $500 to $28,995, with a median of $10,320 across the 305 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $39,077 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Hondros College of Nursing, Sinclair Community College and Cuyahoga Community College District.

168
Schools
20,183
Graduates last year
$10,320
Median program tuition
$39,077
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Ohio

All 168 schools in Ohio

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Hondros College of Nursing

Columbus, OH

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,281
Completion rate
40%
Type
Private for-profit

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$5,245
Completion rate
43%
Type
Public

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, EMT and Paramedic and Heavy Equipment and 10 more
Average net price
$2,652
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 10 more
Average net price
$7,667
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$23,473
Completion rate
48%
Type
Private for-profit

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic and HVAC and 1 more
Average net price
$21,862
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private nonprofit

Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
Completion rate
62%
Type
Public

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
Average net price
$5,670
Completion rate
20%
Type
Public

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 5 more
Average net price
$2,992
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Valley College-Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,653
Completion rate
38%
Type
Private for-profit

Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education

Zanesville, OH

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
Completion rate
97%
Type
Public

Aveda Institute-Columbus

Columbus, OH

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$20,392
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant and 4 more
Average net price
$7,312
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Portage Lakes Career Center

Uniontown, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Esthetician and HVAC and 5 more
Average net price
$23,991
Completion rate
69%
Type
Public

Hamrick School

Medina, OH

Programs
CDL Truck Driving
Average net price
$4,900
Completion rate
82%
Type
Private for-profit

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic and Welding
Average net price
$35,945
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private for-profit

EHOVE Career Center

Milan, OH

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
Completion rate
95%
Type
Public

Warren County Career Center

Lebanon, OH

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
Average net price
$20,840
Completion rate
89%
Type
Public

Collins Career Technical Center

Chesapeake, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$12,919
Completion rate
66%
Type
Public

Vantage Career Center

Van Wert, OH

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 2 more
Completion rate
83%
Type
Public

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
Average net price
$10,862
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 4 more
Average net price
$9,826
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 5 more
Average net price
$13,623
Completion rate
76%
Type
Public

Elite School of Cosmetology

Norwalk, OH

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, OH

Programs
Barber and Esthetician
Average net price
$11,866
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Columbus

Westerville, OH

Programs
HVAC, LPN, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$33,067
Completion rate
33%
Type
Private for-profit

Clark State College

Springfield, OH

Programs
Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 3 more
Average net price
$10,176
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Fortis College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$28,407
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

Buckeye Hills Career Center

Rio Grande, OH

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, Heavy Equipment and HVAC and 5 more
Average net price
$5,869
Completion rate
63%
Type
Public

Auburn Career Center

Concord Twp, OH

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$10,237
Completion rate
69%
Type
Public

Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor

Mentor, OH

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,261
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$22,112
Completion rate
37%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Centerville

Centerville, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,019
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private for-profit

Knox County Career Center

Mount Vernon, OH

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 4 more
Completion rate
100%
Type
Public

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, OH

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$19,080
Completion rate
55%
Type
Public

Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg

Perrysburg, OH

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$20,569
Completion rate
89%
Type
Private for-profit

Edison State Community College

Piqua, OH

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$6,923
Completion rate
25%
Type
Public

Northern Career Institute

Eastlake, OH

Programs
LPN and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$11,819
Completion rate
63%
Type
Public

Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Maumee, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$22,549
Completion rate
45%
Type
Private for-profit

Casal Aveda Institute

Niles, OH

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,113
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Sheffield Village, OH

Programs
Electrician, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$41,977
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, LPN and Machinist and CNC and 4 more
Average net price
$6,203
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and Machinist and CNC and 5 more
Average net price
$3,765
Completion rate
13%
Type
Public

Madison Adult Career Center

Mansfield, OH

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Electrician and 4 more
Average net price
$9,210
Completion rate
88%
Type
Public

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, EMT and Paramedic and Heavy Equipment and 5 more
Average net price
$16,748
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

ATA College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$27,508
Completion rate
38%
Type
Private for-profit

Great Oaks Career Campuses

Cincinnati, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$10,592
Completion rate
79%
Type
Public

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH

Programs
CNA, Electrician, Lineworker and Medical Assistant and 4 more
Average net price
$6,851
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

Athena Career Academy

Toledo, OH

Programs
LPN and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$24,216
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Buckeye Joint Vocational School

New Philadelphia, OH

Programs
Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Esthetician and Heavy Equipment and 4 more
Average net price
$6,189
Completion rate
86%
Type
Public

Ross College-Canton

Canton, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$32,516
Completion rate
40%
Type
Private for-profit

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$20,633
Completion rate
19%
Type
Private nonprofit

Southern State Community College

Hillsboro, OH

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, LPN, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$8,691
Completion rate
43%
Type
Public

Elite Academy of Hair Design

Bridgeport, OH

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$12,719
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Ohio State Beauty Academy

Lima, OH

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$1,977
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Orion Institute

Perrysburg, OH

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$34,022
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Sandusky Career Center

Sandusky, OH

Programs
Barber, CNA, Cosmetology and LPN and 1 more
Completion rate
89%
Type
Public

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 4 more
Average net price
$5,896
Completion rate
27%
Type
Public

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$5,909
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

Terra State Community College

Fremont, OH

Programs
Auto Mechanic, HVAC, Lineworker and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$19,194
Completion rate
45%
Type
Public

The Spa School

Columbus, OH

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$18,688
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Medina County Career Center

Medina, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$23,888
Completion rate
65%
Type
Public

Dayton Barber College

Miamisburg, OH

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$16,626
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$8,577
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

Paramount Beauty Academy

Portsmouth, OH

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,466
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private for-profit

Gerbers Akron Beauty School

Akron, OH

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,710
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Type
Private nonprofit

Upper Valley Career Center

Piqua, OH

Programs
HVAC, Machinist and CNC and Welding
Average net price
$18,728
Completion rate
69%
Type
Public

Meryma'at Barber College

Cleveland, OH

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$10,573
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$16,406
Completion rate
58%
Type
Public

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, OH

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$15,273
Completion rate
48%
Type
Private nonprofit

Davis College

Toledo, OH

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$21,377
Completion rate
0%
Type
Private for-profit

East Ohio College

East Liverpool, OH

Programs
Dental Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$17,553
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, OH

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Welding
Average net price
$25,227
Completion rate
42%
Type
Private nonprofit

Hair Academy

Chillicothe, OH

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$11,464
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Felbry College

Columbus, OH

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$51,771
Completion rate
29%
Type
Private for-profit

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$9,161
Completion rate
53%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $10,320 (range $500 to $28,995, 305 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Pike County Joint Vocational School District ($500), Pioneer Career and Technology Center ($515) and Four County Career Center ($525). 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 9 months to finish (1 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 368 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,077 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 Ohio?

Yes. 83 public schools offer it, including Sinclair Community College, Cuyahoga Community College District, Columbus State Community College, Apollo Career Center and Butler Technology and Career Development Schools.

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.