Trade Schools in Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH has 12 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 3 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 925 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,466 to $19,260, with a median of $14,150 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $41,020 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Fortis College-Cincinnati and Paul Mitchell the School-Cincinnati.

12
Schools
925
Graduates last year
$14,150
Median program tuition
$41,020
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 schools in Cincinnati, OH

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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

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

Also within 30 miles of Cincinnati

Beckfield College-Florence

Florence, KY

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$24,359
Completion rate
24%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Cincinnati, OH?

The median published tuition is $14,150 (range $8,466 to $19,260, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Great Oaks Career Campuses ($8,466), Elite Welding Academy LLC ($12,800) and Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design ($15,500). 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 (7 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 27 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,020 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 Cincinnati, OH?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Great Oaks Career Campuses and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.

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.